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Salento Red Wines: Excellence from Apulian Native Grape Varieties
Salento red wines are born from the most prestigious native grape varieties of Puglia, creating some of the best Italian red wines. This Southern Italian land, kissed by the Mediterranean sun, produces wines of unique character and extraordinary elegance.
The Starring Grape Varieties
Apulian red wines are based on four fundamental native grape varieties:
- Primitivo – The king of Salento wines, featured in the prestigious Primitivo di Manduria DOCG. Produces intense wines with notes of ripe red fruits and spices
- Negroamaro – The soul of the territory, symbol of Salice Salentino DOC and Copertino DOC denominations. Elegant with bitter almond finish
- Susumaniello – Rediscovered grape variety, produces wines of great color intensity and berry fruit aromas
- Malvasia Nera di Lecce – Provides intense violet and rose fragrances, with Mediterranean spiced notes
Unique Characteristics
Salento red wines are distinguished by:
Elegance and structure – Finesse and important body supported by noble tannins
Balance and power – Perfect harmony between intensity and refinement
Unique personality – Distinctive character that tells the Salento terroir story
Denominations and Territory
The Salento territory (Lecce, Brindisi, Taranto provinces) offers ideal conditions for quality wines in the denominations Primitivo di Manduria DOCG, Salice Salentino DOC, Copertino DOC and Salento IGT.
Perfect Pairings
Salento red wines pair magnificently with red meats, aged Apulian cheeses, orecchiette pasta with ragù sauce, and traditional cured meats like Martina Franca capocollo.
Discover the best Salento red wines: elegant, structured, full-bodied, balanced, powerful, and with an unmatched personality in the world.