Puglia | White Wine
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Puglia | White Wine
On 88,000 hectares of vineyards grow many autochthonous grape varieties, these are particularly cared for and cultivated. The most widely grown grape variety is Negroamaro. Grown almost exclusively in Puglia, Negroamaro is used for some of the region's best wines, such as Salice Salentino. However, the title for the most famous grape goes to Primitivo, whose wines, like Primitivo di Manduria, are usually high in alcohol and have a strong body. Interestingly, the Primitivo grape shares its genetic makeup with that of California's Zinfandel variety. In Puglia, white wines account for less than 20 percent of total production, but the trend is increasing. Local grape varieties such as Bombino Bianco, Bianco d'Alessano and Verdeca are found right alongside international varieties such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon, producing excellent results. Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, and this is largely thanks to Puglia, which produces more wine than any other Italian region.
Although Puglia is mainly known for powerful and velvety red wines, numerous white grape varieties also thrive in the southern Italian region. The wines made from them are fresh, characterized by moderate to low acidity and balanced flavor. Among the most famous grape varieties of Italy's south are Verdeca, Bianco d'Alessano, Bombino Bianco and Trebbiano Toscano. But also Chardonnay and Sauvignon are often grown in Puglia and achieve good results. - Gerardo [TS07/22]
"In the statistics of annual wine production, Puglia occupies the second place in Italy, with a constant predominance of reds and rosés over whites. On the other hand, the white wine sector is currently in a significant growth phase from a qualitative and quantitative point of view." - Slow Wine
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È Arte · Chardonnay DOC 2021Torrevento, Puglia
Fine and light southern Italian white wine for any occasion: exotic fruit aroma, dry and invigorating on the palate. - Gerardo [TS12/22]
€ 5,95 € 5,39 7,19 €/L
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Locorotondo DOC 2021Rivera, Puglia
Locorotondo is the name of an Italian municipality in Puglia and also the name of a famous white wine of this area. Equal parts of Verdeca and Bianco d'Alessandro give rise to this pleasantly fresh aperitif wine. The color is of a pale, delicate straw yellow. The bouquet is fruity and somewhat reminiscent of hay. The palate is dry, delicate and fresh. - Gerardo
€ 5,95 € 5,49 7,32 €/L
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Anticaia · Salento Chardonnay IGP 2022Cantina San Donaci, Puglia
Of straw yellow color and subtle greenish reflections in the glass. The bouquet is fruity, intense and delicate. The palate is dry, harmonious and spicy. The grapes for Salento Chardonnay come from vineyards around the village of San Donaci. - Gerardo [TS02/23]
€ 5,95 7,93 €/L
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Sauvignon Terre al Monte DOC 2021Rivera, Puglia
The well-known grape variety Sauvignon is traditionally grown also in Puglia, where it achieves good results: Strong, bright straw yellow color in the glass. On the nose, typical of the grape variety, aromas of mint, green bell pepper and tomato leaves. On the palate dry and harmonious, of fine acidity. - Gerardo
€ 7,50 € 6,99 9,32 €/L
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Preludio No 1 Chardonnay del Castel del Monte DOC 2021Rivera, Puglia
Classic Chardonnay from the Castel del Monte growing area: intense straw yellow color in the glass. Aroma of citrus, pear and peach blossom. The palate is full-bodied, fruity and with a subtle minerality. - Gerardo
€ 7,50 10,00 €/L
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A Mano · Fiano-Greco Bianco IGT 2022A Mano, Puglia
This blend of Fiano Minutolo and Greco Bianco is characterized by freshness and lightness. This lovely white wine combines crisp and clean aromas with concentration and length. Aromas of nectarines, ripe pears, orange blossom, white peaches and hints of jasmine. - Gerardo [TS02/23]
€ 7,95 10,60 €/L
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Puglia Bianco Minutolo IGT 2020Cantine Polvanera, Puglia
Pure varietal Fiano Minutolo (Puglia Fiano) of delicate straw yellow color. Intense and aromatic on the nose of bergamot, banana, peach and chamomile. On the palate finely spicy and of good structure. Typical is the pronounced and aromatic bouquet, followed by the dry taste characterized by bittergout. - Gerardo
€ 10,95 € 9,99 13,32 €/L
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Crè · Fiano Minutolo IGP 2020Vetrère, Puglia
The Fiano Minutolo Cré (Ital. 'Creare' i.e. 'Create') shows a straw yellow color with pale green shimmer in the glass. Clean and varietal bouquet of yellow roses, orange blossom and tropical fruits such as papaya and pineapple. On the palate, the recurring impression of exotic fruit blends with Williams pear, sweet almond and fine minerality. 100% Minutolo. - Gerardo [TS12/21]
€ 11,25 13,59 €/L
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Finis · Salento Chardonnay IGP 2022 (Bio)Vetrère, Puglia
Finis, an elegant cuvee of Chardonnay and some Verdeca smells of ripe tropical fruit, cedar and dried wild herbs. The palate is fruity, balanced and of good structure. - Gerardo [TS12/23]
€ 10,25 13,67 €/L
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Laureato · Salento Bianco IGP 2020Vetrère, Puglia
Laureato is a complex cuvee of Chardonnay and Minutolo: on the nose of raisins, dried fruit and white pepper. The palate is superbly structured, enveloping, of great length. Thanks to the Chardonnay component, a mild, slightly buttery white wine which gains even more from the fruit and spicy notes of the Fiano Minutolo. - Gerardo [TS12/21]
€ 11,25 13,99 €/L
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VT · Minutolo Vendemmia Tardiva IGP 2020Vetrère, Puglia
VT is a single varietal Fiano Minutolo, which is made from late harvested grapes: The nose is redolent of orange blossom, lime and exotic fruits such as papaya and pineapple. VT has excellent freshness and persistence and excellent minerality. - Gerardo [TS12/21]
€ 16,90 19,87 €/L
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Minú · Fiano Minutolo IGP 2021 (Bio)Vetrère, Puglia
Minù is a pure Minutolo that macerates for 4 days on the skins in steel silos. It is the result of Vètrere's desire to explore the infinite variations of Minutolo, an autochthonous Apulian grape variety with which the company has been working and experimenting for 15 years. Martina, the oenologist of the winery, after her studies and intense practice in the Vetrère vineyards, has acquired a deep knowledge of the terroir and of this wonderful grape variety that allows her to take on this ambitious challenge of creating Minù. Minù is the first Orange Wine of Puglia and at the same time extremely delicate and light. - Gerardo [TS12/22]
€ 19,95 23,87 €/L
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Puglia | White Wine | Buy at Gerardo
The Puglia region in southern Italy is one of the largest wine producing regions in Italy and is known for its excellent red wines. But Puglia also has some first-class white wines to offer. One of the most famous white wines from Puglia is Verdeca. This wine is made from the grape variety of the same name and is particularly known for its fruity aromas and light structure. Verdeca has good acidity and is ideal for drinking in summer temperatures.
Another well-known white wine from Puglia is Fiano di Avellino. This wine is made from the Fiano grape variety and is known for its complex aromas and good structure. Fiano di Avellino has good acidity and is rich in aromas of apple and pear. This wine is ideal for drinking with smoked fish or poultry. Another important white wine from Puglia is Greco di Tufo, made from the Greco grape variety and has a light golden color, good acidity and is rich in aromas of peach and apricot. Greco di Tufo is perfect to enjoy with fish dishes or even cheese. Another well-known grape variety from Puglia is Bombino Bianco. This wine has a light yellow color and a slightly aromatic taste reminiscent of citrus fruits. Bombino Bianco has good acidity and is perfect for drinking in summer temperatures.
Overall, Puglia offers a wide range of white wines, known for both their quality and variety. These wines are perfect for any occasion and offer a wide selection for both novices and connoisseurs. Although these wines are not as well known as other wines from other regions of Italy, they are definitely worth trying.
- Gerardo [TS01/23]