Region: Puglia
History: Established as a DOC in 1987
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Negroamaro
Styles and Wine Composition:
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Minimum 80% Negroamaro; maximum 20% Malvasia Nera di Brindisi, Malvasia Nera di Lecce, and/or Montepulciano
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 80% Negroamaro; maximum 20% Malvasia Nera di Brindisi, Malvasia Nera di Lecce, and/or Montepulciano
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva
- Aging: For Riserva, minimum 2 years (ERD = November 1, V+2)
