Region: Puglia
History: Established as a DOC in 1973
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aleatico
Styles and Wine Composition:
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Dolce Naturale (RdSw): Minimum 85% Aleatico; maximum 15% Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro, and/or Primitivo
- Liquoroso (RdFoSw): Minimum 85% Aleatico; maximum 15% Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro, and/or Primitivo
- Riserva (Dolce Naturale, Liquoroso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 13.0% for Dolce Naturale (15.0% potential); 16.0% for Liquoroso (18.5% potential)
- Aging: For Dolce Naturale and Liquoroso, minimum approx. 3–4 months (ERD = March 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 3 years (ERD = January 1, V+4)
