Puglia

Question 1

How would you describe Puglia in 10 seconds.

Answer 1

The breadbasket, verdant for food and wine with tremendous diversity!

Question 2

How does Fiano from Puglia differ from Fiano from Avellino?

Answer 2

Fiano Minutero (sp?) ligheer, greener, more leafy, SB like in some ways.

Question 3

What is the Manduria DOC known for?

Answer 3

One of Puglia’s best-known denominations of origin.
85% min Primitivo, with 15% allowed of other non-aromatic red varieties.
It is produced in various communes in the province of Taranto, among them the
best-known town, Manduria.
The wine cannot have less than 13.5% finished alcohol, which rises to 14% for the
Riserva. In addition, it must reach 24 months maturation, of which 9 months in oak.

Question 4

Describe the key components of the PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOLCE NATURALE DOCG

Answer 4

DOCG in 2011
It is the only denomination that produces solely a sweet red wine. Its production
area is identical to that of the Primitivo di Manduria DOP, but it utilizes only
Primitivo dried grapes using the ‘appassimento’ method.