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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.

Puglia IGT Rosato Radici d'Italia Terre Forti

Puglia IGT Primitivo 2023 Polvanera

London Dry Gin JR09 J.Rose

Vino Spumante di Qualità Brut Grand Cuvée XXI Secolo Metodo Classico 2017 D'Araprì

Puglia IGT Primitivo 2024 Salsedine

Salice Salentino DOC Passamante 2024 Masseria Li Veli

Castel del Monte Aglianico DOC Bocca di Lupo 2021 Tormaresca

Salento Verdeca IGT Messapia 2024 Leone de Castris

Puglia IGP Primitivo Rosato 2024 Paolo Leo

Puglia IGP Negroamaro 2023 Paolo Leo

Puglia IGT Negroamaro Dieci.Nove.Dieci 2024 Losito e Guarini

Castel del Monte Bombino Bianco DOC Marese 2024 Rivera

Puglia Primitivo IGT Passitivo 2023 Paolo Leo

Puglia IGT Primitivo Fructuositas Special Edition 2021 Tenuta Romana

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Roselle 2023 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli

Puglia IGP Verdeca 2024 Paolo Leo

Bianco Salento IGP Terre di Sava

Puglia IGP Primitivo 2024 Paolo Leo