**Puglia** — the long region forming the heel of Italy's boot, running down the southeast Adriatic coast. It is one of the country's largest wine producers, historically a source of robust, sun-soaked reds. **Wines & grapes** — The signatures are Primitivo (genetically the same as Zinfandel) and Negroamaro, both making deep, warm, generous reds; Nero di Troia adds a more structured, tannic style further north around Foggia. **Character** — A hot, dry Mediterranean climate and flat, fertile plains give wines that are ripe, full-bodied and high in alcohol, with soft tannins and dark fruit, sometimes with a warm, almost baked or spicy edge. **Good to know** — Once known mainly for bulk wine and blending grapes shipped north, Puglia has increasingly focused on quality, and its Primitivo di Manduria and Salice Salentino bottlings offer great value.
Wines
- '80 Vecchie Vigne' Old Vines — Cignomoro
- 18 Primitivo — Riolite
- A64 Cosimo — Taurino
- Aglianico Castel del Monte — Tenuta Bocca di Lupo
- Appassimento — Casa de Bellucci
- Avoglia Rosato Puglia — Giustini
- Bocca di Lupo Aglianico — Tormaresca
- Cabernet-Sauvignon Primitivo — Tenuta Albrizzi
- Gran Trio Rosso — San Marzano
- Kompà — Dr. Cosimo Taurino
- Kompà Salento Rosso — Dr. Cosimo Taurino
- Masseria Tagaro Cinquenoci — Puglia
- Mucchietto Edizione Speciale Famiglia — Pasqua
- Negroamaro Puglia — Angiuli
- Nero Grande Appassimento — NG Royalla
- Nero di Troia — Angiuli Donato
- Papale Primitivo di Manduria — Varvaglione
- Primitivo — Pillastro
- Primitivo — Latentia Winery
- Primitivo — Masso Antico
Frequently asked questions
What wines are produced in Puglia?
'80 Vecchie Vigne' Old Vines, 18 Primitivo, A64 Cosimo, Aglianico Castel del Monte, Appassimento and more.
Where is Puglia?
Puglia is a wine region in Italy.