Region: Puglia
History: Established as a DOC in 1972
Principal White Grape Varieties: Francavidda, Impigno
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Ottavianello
Styles and Wine Composition:
WHITE WINES
- Bianco (Wh): 50–85% Impigno; 15–50% Francavidda (locally Francavilla); maximum 10% Bianco di Alessano and/or Verdeca
RED WINES
- Ottavianello (Rd): Minimum 85% Ottavianello; maximum 15% Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro, Notardomenico, and/or Susumaniello
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Ottavianello
- Aging: No minimums specified
