primitivo

Origin unknown, its introduction into Puglia is probably due to Phoenician colonization or from later Greek arrivals. However, it is certain that at the end of the 8th century, its was selected by the primate Don Francesco Filippo Indellicati di Gioia del Colle who introduced and distributed the primitivo variety among the existing locally cultivated vines
Ageing:early
Tolerance:resistance to Perenospora. Thrives in dry conditions and high temperatures
Wine features:
Alcohol levels 12 – 16 %;
pH 3.2 – 3.4;
Total acidity 6-9 gm/l.

Negroamaro
Origin unknown, has existed for a long time in the Ionic areas. The name stems from the dialect term “niuru maru”.
Ageing: late
Tolerance: resistance to Perenospora, to grey mildew and to larva.
Wine features:
Alcohol levels 11 – 14 %;
pH 3.15 – 3.4;
Total acidity 5-9 gm/l.

Malvasia Nera di Lecce
Well known in Lecce Province, it is grown with the Negromaro variety. Differs from the original eastern aromatic wines as it does not have the classic slightly tangy moscato bouquet.
Ageing: Medium/late
Tolerance: Poor resistance to Perenospora, good resistance to heat and cold.
Wine features:
Alcohol levels 10 – 12.5%;
PH 3,15 – 3,40
Total acidity 7.5 - 10 gm/l.

Malvasia Nera di Brindisi
Old root stock whose origin is not known. Well known throughout Puglia, particularly in the provinces of Brindisi, Lecce and Taranto.
Ageing: Medium/late
Tolerance: Poor resistance to Perenospora, good resistance to heat and cold.
Wine features:
Alcohol levels 11 – 13.5%;
PH 3,1 – 3,4
total acidity 5 – 9 gm/l

Bianco di Alessano
Cultivated in the areas of: Martina Franca (TA), Locorotondo (BA), and Cisternino (BR).
Ageing: Medium/late
Tolerance: Good tolerance to iodine and to Perenospora. Does not tolerate frost.
Wine features:
Alcohol levels 11 – 13%;
PH 3,20 – 3,45
total acidity 5 – 9 gm/l

Bombino Bianco
Origins: Historically cultivated in Puglia, with apparent origin in Spain.
Ageing: Medium/late
Tolerance: High tolerance to hoar frost
Wine features:
Alcohol levels 11 – 12.5%;
PH 3,15 – 3,40
total acidity 5.5 – 7 gm/l

Aleatico
Origins: Its introduction into Italy has been attributed to the ancient Greeks. It was subsequently diffused throughout Puglia.
Ageing: Early/medium
Tolerance: Dislikes humid Springs.
Wine features:
Alcohol levels 12 – 18%;
PH 3,40 – 3,60
total acidity 5.5 – 7 gm/l

Uva di troia
Origins: The root stock, one of the most antique and characteristic of central-south Puglia, could have been introduced from Asia Minor during the Greek colonization.
Ageing: Medium/late
Tolerance: Little tolerance to Perenospora.
Wine features: Alcohol levels 11 –14,5 vol%
PH 3,2 – 3,5
total acidity 4,5 – 8 g/l