01 / GEOGRAPHY
Topography and Growing Environment
A long and narrow province stretching from the northern Murgia plateau to the southern Salento. It faces both the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, but not all of it is flat lowland. Inland altitude and distance to the sea vary, so even the same variety grows under different conditions depending on location.
LOCATION & LANDSCAPE
Puglia’s location and regional differences within the province
Puglia · South
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Inland plateaus: not only flat lowland areas.
Southern Salento
Southern part of the long, narrow state. Check the distance from the sea and the grape varieties.
The circles on the map mark representative locations within a state. They do not indicate state boundaries, appellation zones, or planted area. Section topics compare the regions discussed in the main text.Main text source / Topography:Natural Earth
02 / HISTORY
Historical and regional background
In addition to its role as a major wine-producing region, wines are also sold indicating the region and grape variety. Primitivo, renowned in export markets, is one example. Within the region, there are also production areas for other red varieties such as Nero di Troia and Negroamaro.
03 / GRAPES & APPELLATIONS
Main varieties and appellations
Principal varieties
- Primitivo
- Negroamaro
- Nero di Troia
- Verdeca
Representative appellations and regional names
- Primitivo di Manduria DOC
- Gioia del Colle DOC
- Salice Salentino DOC
- Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG
Representative items are listed. This is not a complete list of all grape varieties and appellations in the region. For detailed appellation types and current regulations, consult official sources.
04 / A CLOSER LOOK
Varieties and Appellation Comparison
For Primitivo, Manduria and Gioia del Colle can be compared. As two locations using the same grape, factors for comparison include differences in plateau locations and proximity to the sea. When compared with other varieties in the same region, both the land and the grapes themselves are relevant points of difference.
When comparing Manduria and Gioia del Colle, what apart from the common variety should you check?
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Sources and reference materials
These are the sources used for the regional explanation and the EU register of geographical indications. For detailed production requirements, refer to the official documents for each appellation in the register.
- Italia.it | Official Italian Government Tourism Website ↗
- Italia.it | Official Italian Government Tourism Website ↗
- European Commission | Official register of geographical indications ↗