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Apulian wines are gaining more and more popularity also internationally. This is mainly due to the increase in quality that has been observed in recent years in the production of red and rosé wines made from Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes, the two red grape varieties that represent Apulian oenology in the world. In the last 20 years there has been a quality revolution in the wines of Apulia, which for decades was called 'the cellar of Europe', when the quantity of wine produced was at the expense of quality.

Among the sunniest regions in Italy, Apulia enjoys a particularly favourable climate that is strongly influenced by the beneficial influence of the sea, which gives the wines freshness, structure and balance. Today, Apulia has 4 DOCGs.

Primitivo is the main grape variety that finds its highest expression in the region of Manduria. Other indigenous vines of the Apulia region are Susumaniello, Malvasia Nera di Lecce and Nero di Troia. Apulian red wines are best enjoyed with dishes such as roast lamb, pasta with sausage or with the traditional Bombette.

Absolutely not to be underestimated are the excellent Apulian rosé wines, mainly produced from Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes, which are pleasantly fresh and drinkable. They go very well with fish soup or cod with baked potatoes and olives.

Although the most representative wines of the region are the reds and rosés, we should not forget some interesting white wines made from indigenous grapes such as Verdeca or Bombino bianco, which are an ideal pairing with a nice dish of orecchiette pasta with turnip tops, for example.

Salento IGT Malvasia Nera 2021 Velarino

Puglia Chardonnay IGT 2024 Tormaresca

Puglia IGT Nero di Troia 2023 Notte Rossa

Puglia IGT Negroamaro Orfeo 2023 Paolo Leo

Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2022 Borgo del Mandorlo

Salento IGT Primitivo Torcicoda 2023 Tormaresca

Salento Primitivo IGT Punta Aquila 2021 Tenute Rubino

Puglia IGT Primitivo 2022 Elettra

Salento IGT Susumaniello Rosso Oltremé 2021 Tenute Rubino

Puglia IGP Primitivo 2023 Paolo Leo

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Roselle 2024 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli

Salento IGP Susumaniello Serre 2022 Due Palme

Salice Salentino DOC Maiana Rosso 2022 Leone de Castris

Salento IGT Fichimori 2024 Tormaresca

Puglia IGT Rosso Appassimento 2024 Borgo del Mandorlo

Castel del Monte DOC Chardonnay Pietrabianca 2024 Tormaresca

Puglia IGT Primitivo Memŏro 4 Elementi 2023 Piccini 1882

Salice Salentino DOC Rosso Riserva Teresa Manara 2021 Cantele