Southern Italy - Puglia

Question 1

Climate?

Answer 1

hot Mediterranean, sea breezes, irrigation allowed

Question 2

What are the most planted grape varieties?

Answer 2

Sangiovese, Primotivo, Negroamaro, Montepulciano, Trebbiano

Question 3

what kind of production is this region known for?

Answer 3

bulk, inexpensive volume wine.

Question 4

Primotivo DOCs?

Answer 4

Primotivo di Manduria DOC - 85%. 63hl. Riserva aged 2.5 years with 9 months in oak. min 14%
Gioia del Colle DOC - 50-60% Primotivo. 52hl. Riserva aged 2 years, min 14%. hillierr area.

Question 5

Negroamaro planted where?

Answer 5

Salice Salentino DOC. 75%, 90% of varietally labeled. Riserva aged 2 years with 6 months in oak

Question 6

Nero di Troia grape?

Answer 6

grown in center of Puglia. ripens late, needs long season. Castel del Monte DOC and DOCG for Riserva. 90%, yields 91hl or 70hl.

Question 7

% of PDO wine?

Answer 7

less than 10%

Question 8

% of simple ‘vino’ wine?

Answer 8

60%

Question 9

important producers?

Answer 9

co-ops