Region: Puglia
History: Established as a DOC in 1969
Principal White Grape Varieties: Bianco di Alessano, Verdeca
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): 50–65% Verdeca; 35–50% Bianco di Alessano; maximum 5% Bombino Bianco, Fiano, and/or Malvasia Toscana
SPARKLING WINES
- Spumante (WhSp): 50–65% Verdeca; 35–50% Bianco di Alessano; maximum 5% Bombino Bianco, Fiano, and/or Malvasia Toscana
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0%
- Aging: No minimums specified
