Puglia is a wine region located in the southeastern part of Italy, known for its warm climate, rich history, and diverse range of wine styles. The region is situated in the 'heel' of Italy's boot-shaped peninsula and is surrounded by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Puglia has a long history of winemaking, dating back to ancient times when the Greeks and Romans cultivated vines in the area. Today, Puglia is one of Italy's largest wine-producing regions, with a focus on red wines made from native grape varieties.
Puglia is known for its red wines, particularly those made from the Primitivo and Negroamaro grape varieties. Primitivo, genetically identical to California's Zinfandel, produces full-bodied, high-alcohol wines with flavors of ripe fruit and spice. Negroamaro, which means 'black and bitter,' creates wines with deep color, firm tannins, and notes of dark fruit and earth. Other important red grapes include Susumaniello, Bombino Nero, and Aglianico. White wines, while less common, are made from varieties such as Bombino Bianco, Verdeca, and Fiano.
Puglia is known for its red wines, particularly those made from the Primitivo and Negroamaro grape varieties. Primitivo, genetically identical to California's Zinfandel, produces full-bodied, high-alcohol wines with flavors of ripe fruit and spice. Negroamaro, which means 'black and bitter,' creates wines with deep color, firm tannins, and notes of dark fruit and earth. Other important red grapes include Susumaniello, Bombino Nero, and Aglianico. White wines, while less common, are made from varieties such as Bombino Bianco, Verdeca, and Fiano.
Puglia is home to the Salento Peninsula, which is known for its ancient olive trees, some of which are over 1,000 years old. The region is also famous for its traditional 'trulli' houses, which are conical-roofed stone dwellings that are unique to Puglia.