Best For: Dessert pairings, collectors of rare Italian wines, and travelers seeking authentic Puglian culture What is Aleatico di Puglia DOC? Aleatico di Puglia DOC is one of Southern Italy’s hidden treasures—a luscious, aromatic dessert wine made from the rare Aleatico grape. Found throughout Puglia, it carries centuries of history…

What is Moscato di Trani DOC Wine? This Puglian sweet wine comes from the coastal city of Trani. Crafted from Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc) grapes—with up to 15% other aromatic varietals—it spans two enchanting styles: the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the richly fortified Liquoroso. History and Origins Established formally…

Discover Cacc’e Mmitte di Lucera DOC, the ultra-local Puglian red wine with a strange name, a deep soul, and just 26 hectares of production. What is Cacc’e Mmitte di Lucera DOC? Cacc’e Mmitte di Lucera (pronounced KAH-chay MEE-tay dee Loo-CHER-ah) is one of Italy’s smallest and most obscure DOC wines,…

Terra d’Otranto DOC: White Grapes are Chardonnay, Fiano, Malvasia, VerdecaRed Grapes are Aleatico, Malvasia Nera, Primitivo.The Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% for Bianco, white varietals, Spumante, and Rosato Spumante; 12.5% for Rosato, Rosso, Malvasia Nera, and Riserva; 13.0% for Aleatico (15.0% potential); 13.5% for Primitivo We are working on this Terra d’Otranto DOC appellation description.Please come…

Tavoliere delle Puglie / Tavoliere DOC: Red Grape Varieties: Uva di TroiaRosato (Ro): Minimum 65% Uva di Troia (locally Nero di Troia) + OANRG; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 65% Uva di Troia + OANRG; Nero di Troia (Rd): Minimum 90% Uva di Troia + OANRG; Riserva (Rosso, Nero di Troia). The Minimum alcohol…

Squinzano DOC: White Grapeìs are  Chardonnay, Fiano, Malvasia, Sauvignon BlancRed Grapes are Negroamaro, Susumaniello. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco and white varietals; 11.5% for all spumanti; 12.0% for Rosato, Rosso, and red varietals; 12.5% for Riserva We are working on this Squinzano DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if…

San Severo DOC: White Grape Varieties are Bombino Bianco, Falanghina,  Malvasia,  Trebbiano and Red Grape Varieties are Merlot, Montepulciano,  Sangiovese, Uva di Troia. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Bombino Bianco tranquillo; 11.0% for Bianco, Bombino Bianco frizzante, Falanghina, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Trebbiano Bianco, Rosato, Novello, and spumanti; 11.5% for rosato…

Salice Salentino DOC: White Grape Varieties areChardonnay, Fiano, Pinot BiancoRed Grape Varieties are Aleatico, Negroamaro. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco and white varietals; 11.5% for Rosato and Negroamaro Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso and Negroamaro; 12.5% for Rosso Riserva and Negroamaro Riserva; 13.0% for Dolce (15.0% potential); 16.0% for Liquoroso Dolce (18.5%…

Rosso di Cerignola DOC: Red Grape is Uva di TroiaRosso (Rd): Minimum 55% Uva di Troia; 15–30% Negroamaro; maximum 15% Barbera, Malbec, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, and/or Trebbiano Toscano; Riserva (Rosso)The Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% for Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva We are working on this Rosso di Cerignola DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send…

Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG: Red Grape Varieties: PrimitivoRosso (RdSw): 100% Primitivo. The minimum alcohol level is 13.0% (16.0% potential) We are working on this Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if…