Italian Wine from the Region of Apulia

Region of Puglia

  • About Apulia Italy
    Apulia, is a flat and fertile peninsula that its' southern portion forms the characteristic heel of the Italian "boot". The region does have mountains in the north and central territories.

Chardonnay di Salento IGT

Chardonnay di Salento IGT
$19.98
Le Vigne di Sammarco
Nottetempo 
 
One of the contempory and renowned jewels of southern Italian wines, this beautiful Chardonnay hails from famed district of Salento, and some of the finest vineyards in the territory named; Le Vigne di Sammarco.
 
An incredibly distinctive Chardonnay unlike any other from the southern Italian regions, the word “Nottetempo” translates to “Nighttime”. The night, and it’s fragrances, are the basis of this amazing white wine.
 
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  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Apulia
  • District: Salento
  • Vintage: Currently Sold-Out 
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Winemaker: Cantine Rizzello

Malvasia Salento IGT

Malvasia Salento IGT
$15.98

Mastri Vinai

A wine known for its exceptional character especially when paired with seafood, and known specifically as the wine for cuisine of the sea, this is an example of the high quality white wines produced in southern Italy.

Malvasia (also known as Malvazia) is a group of wine grape varieties grown historically in the Mediterranean region and the island of Madeira.

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  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Apulia
  • District: Salento
  • Vintage: Currently Sold-Out
    Please inquire for available date on next vintage.   IGT                                                                 Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Winemaker: Cantine Rizzello

Primitivo Salento IGT

Primitivo Salento IGT
$15.98
Mastri Vinai
 
The grandfather of Zinfandel, the Primitive grape is historically recognized as the vine that created American red Zinfandel.
 
It appears that the variety from which this wine is made; Primitivo, got its name because of its tendency to ripen earlier than other types of grapes. It is believed through archaeological evidence that points to the domestication of vitis vinifera somewhere in the Caucasus around 6000 BCE, and to the discovery of winemaking shortly after.
 
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  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Apulia
  • District: Salento
  • Vintage: Currently Sold-Out
    Please inquire for available date on next vintage.
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Winemaker: Cantine Rizzello

Salice Salento DOC

Salice Salento DOC
$15.98
Mastri Vinai
 
The most well known and the classic red wine from Apulia and an exceptional example of the traditional style quality wines produced in the district of Salento.
 
Named after Salice Salentino, a small town in the southern part of Apulia, situated to the north of Lecce in an area of vineyards and olive orchards with scattered farmhouses and ancient towers.
 
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  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Apulia
  • District: Salento
  • Vintage: 2007
    DOC
    Denominazione di Origine Controllata  

Winemaker: Cantine Rizzello

Rosato Salento IGT

Rosato Salento IGT
$9.98

Mastri Vinai

A wonderful, bright, crisp, and clean, “rocking delicious” rose.

Don’t let the color fool you, this is an incredible rose from the renowned wine region of Salento, in southern Italy.

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  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Apulia
  • District: Salento
  • Vintage: 2007 
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Winemaker: Cantine Rizzello

Salice Salentino Rosso DOC

Salice Salentino Rosso DOC
$19.98
Terre d'Uva
 
The most well known of the southern Italian red wines, Salice Salentino history dates back to the 6th century B.C..
 
The vineyards in this area of Apulia have been planted almost exclusively in Negroamaro for centuries, and Salice Salentino wine is part of an assortment of wines that have been researched and developed over many years to accentuate the intrinsic value of the region were Negroamaro is the jewel of all winemaking grapes.
 
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  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Apulia
  • District: Salento
  • Vintage: 2004
    DOC
    Denominazione di Origine Controllata 

Winemaker: Cantine Rizzello

Primitivo di Salento IGT

Primitivo di Salento IGT
$19.98
Le Vigne di Sammarco
Solemnis
 
A timeless classic...Solemnis, meaning “the only one” is the gem of Salento and recognized as one of natures best, and is recognized as the vine that created American red Zinfandel.
 
Like a work of art is the noble exaltation of man’s genius, so the creation of Primitivo is the “Solemn” celebration of nature’s Alchemy. Its ancient and strong structure, its modern and refined elegance, its unmistakable typicality and smoothness, make this Primitivo wine...a timeless classic.
 
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  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Apulia
  • District: Salento
  • Vintage: Currently Sold-Out
    Please inquire for available date on next vintage.
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Winemaker: Cantine Rizzello

Negroamaro di Salento IGT

Negroamaro di Salento IGT
$19.98
Le Vigne di Sammarco
Verve
 
The elegant smoothness...makes this the undisputed jewel of Apulia. An extraordinary and incredible red wine, Negroamaro is recognized in this region as "soul" of any winemakers collection.
 
The continued pursuit of perfect harmony, rings in this Negroamaro and in its successful synthesis. Elegance, body, balance, complexity, and persistence, give a particular “Verve” or "Oomph" to this wine and makes it unique and recognizable among others, giving an exclusive emotion of velvety and elegant pleasantness to those who taste it.
 
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  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Apulia
  • District: Salento
  • Vintage: Currently Sold-Out
    Please inquire for available date on next vintage. 
    IGT
    Indicazione Geografica Tipica    

Winemaker: Cantine Rizzello