Region: Puglia
History: Established as a DOC in 1984
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Sangiovese
Styles and Wine Composition:
ROSATO WINES
- Rosato (Ro): Minimum 60% Sangiovese; maximum 40% Lambrusco Maestri, Montepulciano, Trebbiano, and/or Uva di Troia (maximum 10% Lambrusco and/or Trebbiano)
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 60% Sangiovese; maximum 40% Lambrusco Maestri, Montepulciano, Trebbiano, and/or Uva di Troia (maximum 10% Lambrusco and/or Trebbiano)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso
