Wines of Puglia
Puglia is a generous, sunny, and authentic land, where wine is not just an agricultural product but a true expression of culture. In recent decades, Puglia has gained a leading role in the Italian and international winemaking scene. Historically a region devoted to the production of bulk wine, it has now become synonymous with excellence, thanks to meticulous work in the vineyard and cellar and a renewed appreciation of native grape varieties. From fresh, minerally whites to intense, structured reds, the region offers a surprising variety, capable of satisfying enthusiasts and novices alike.
Among the undisputed stars, Primitivo di Manduria stands out, a symbol of Puglia’s winemaking. A powerful, enveloping, and richly aromatic wine, it better than any other captures the warm soul of Salento and the Murgia Taranto area. In our articles dedicated to Puglia’s red and white wines, we’ll delve into their characteristics, production areas, and ideal pairings, with a special focus on this great red, appreciated worldwide.
But wine is also about experience, encounters, and live storytelling. That’s why we dedicate ample space to Puglia’s finest wineries, places where tradition and innovation meet. Historic wineries and emerging businesses open their doors to those who wish to discover the secrets of production, stroll among the vineyards, and be guided through tastings curated directly by the producers.
To complete this journey, we offer food and wine tours dedicated to Puglian wines, designed to experience Puglia in an authentic and engaging way. Journeys through vineyards, villages, and farmhouses, tastings paired with typical local products, and encounters with those who passionately produce wine every day.
Red wines from Puglia
Puglia, located in the heel of the Italian boot, is a land rich in winemaking traditions that date back to ancient times. Thanks to its Mediterranean climate and fertile soils, the region has established itself as a major producer of high-quality red wines. In this article, we will explore some of the most renowned red […]
White wines from Puglia
Puglia, a region located in the heel of the Italian boot, is known for its thousand-year history, rich culinary tradition and the variety of its landscapes. Among the most appreciated gems of this land, wines occupy a prominent place. With its warm climate, limestone soil and the influence of the sea, Puglia is one of […]
Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo di Manduria is one of Italy’s most iconic red wines, appreciated for its intensity and its history. Originally from Puglia, more precisely in the area that revolves around the city of Manduria, this wine has a tradition that has its roots in antiquity, but has reached its maximum splendor in recent decades thanks to […]
Salice Salentino
Puglia, with its hilly landscapes and its long coastline, is characterized by being an important center of wine production, with a variety of native vines ranging from Primitivo to Negroamaro, passing through Nero di Troia, Fiano and Verdeca. In the heart of this winemaking tradition, Salento occupies a special place. The wines of Salento have […]
Castello Monaci
Located in the Salento hinterland, in the area between San Pancrazio and Salice Salentino, Castello Monaci is one of the most fascinating gems of Puglia, a region famous for its winemaking traditions and the beauty of its landscape. Castello Monaci is a place where history, culture and a passion for wine intertwine in a unique […]
Produttori di Manduria
Manduria is famous for its wine, Primitivo, which represents one of the oldest and most prestigious native varieties in Italy. The association of Producers of Manduria fits into this context, composed of a network of cellars, small and medium-sized wineries, which work together to guarantee quality, authenticity and innovation in the wine scene. Thanks to […]
Wine Tour Puglia
Wine has always been important for Puglia and it has characterized, together with olive oil, the culture and tradition of the region. Puglia’s wine production is, in fact, among the most important in Italy in quantitative terms and this represents a notable step forward compared to the past. In fact, for years, this was shipped […]
Primitivo Wine Tour
Manduria, also called “the City of Messapi and Primitivo” is a small town in the province of Taranto, famous throughout the world for the production of the renowned Primitivo di Manduria DOC wine, as well as for its Messapic origins. The great ability to introduce Primitivo into the markets of Italy and the world began […]