Red Wines

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The red wines of Puglia express the strength and warmth of a sun-kissed region. From the full-bodied and intense Primitivo di Manduria DOC to refined Negroamaro and Nero di Troia, as well as other native varieties, each glass conveys land, tradition, and passion. Perfect with meats, typical Puglian dishes, and aged cheeses, Puglia’s reds offer authentic and memorable wine experiences.

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Negroamaro BIO Organic Salento IGP Passo Marchese 2023 - Paolo Leo

€8.90

Primitivo BIO Organic Salento IGT Appassimento Passo Marchese Paolo Leo 2022 at a discounted price

2022 14% 0,75 lt

Primitivo BIO Organic Salento IGP Appassimento Passo Marchese 2022 - Paolo Leo

€8.90

0,75 lt

Negroamaro e Chardonnay - Paolo Leo [2 bott. in Cassetta di Legno]

€26.90

Negroamaro Cantalupi Conti Zecca 2021 on Sale

2020 14% 0,75 lt

Negroamaro Salento IGP Cantalupi 2021 - Conti Zecca

€7.90

Negramaro Fedale 2019 di Vespa in offerta

2019 14% 0,75 lt

Negroamaro IGP Fedale 2019 - Vespa

€12.90

Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo Salento IGT 2024 | Etilika

2024 15% 0,75 lt

Primitivo Salento IGT Torcicoda 2024 - Tormaresca

€17.90

2022 14.5% 0,75 lt

Negroamaro Puglia IGT Neprica 2022 - Tormaresca

€8.90

Negroamaro Noire Vigneti Reale 2021 at the Best Price

2020 13% 0,75 lt

Negroamaro Salento IGT Norie 2021 - Vigneti Reale

€8.90

Orfeo Paolo Leo Negroamaro 2021 on Offer

2020 14.5% 0,75 lt

Negroamaro Puglia IGT Orfeo 2021 - Paolo Leo

€17.90

Fichimori Tormaresca 2020 Salento Rosso in Offerta

2020 12.5% 0,75 lt

Salento Rosso IGT Fichimori 2020 - Tormaresca

€10.00

Fichimori Tormaresca 2023 Salento Rosso for sale online

2023 12.5% 0,75 lt

Salento Rosso IGT Fichimori 2023 - Tormaresca

€11.00

2025 14.5% 0,75 lt

Primitivo Puglia IGT Neprica 2025 - Tormaresca

€8.90

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Torcicoda Tormaresca Primitivo Salento 2023 on offer

2020 15% 0,75 lt

Primitivo Salento IGT Torcicoda 2023 - Tormaresca

€17.00

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Negroamaro Tormaresca Masseria Maìme 2023 on Sale

2023 14.5% 0,75 lt

Negroamaro del Salento IGT Masseria Maìme 2023 - Tormaresca

€27.50

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2022 13% 0,75 lt

Primitivo Salento IGP 2022 - L'Archetipo

€17.90

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Primitivo di Manduria Lirica Produttori di Manduria 2023 on Sale

2023 14.5% 0,75 lt

Primitivo di Manduria DOC Lirica 2023 - Produttori di Manduria

€9.90

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Negroamaro Salento IGP Talò 2023 di San Marzano in vendita on line

2023 13.5% 0,75 lt

Negroamaro Salento IGP Talò 2023 - San Marzano

€11.90

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Primitivo di Manduria DOP Talò San Marzano 2023 in offerta

2023 0,75 lt

Primitivo di Manduria DOP Talò 2023 - San Marzano

€13.90

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Primitivo Tormaresca Neprica 2023 on Offer

2024 14.5% 0,75 lt

Primitivo Puglia IGT Neprica 2024 - Tormaresca

€8.90

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Gianfranco Fino Es Primitivo 2022 on Sale

2022 16.5% 0,75 lt

Primitivo Salento IGT Es 2022 - Gianfranco Fino

€69.90

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Negroamaro Jo Gianfranco Fino 2021 on Sale

2020 14.5% 0,75 lt

Negroamaro Salento IGT Jo 2021 - Gianfranco Fino

€75.00

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Why Puglia is today one of Italy's most dynamic red wine regions

Puglia has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, moving from a region of bulk wine used to fortify other northern Italian wines to a territory capable of bottling identity-driven reds recognised worldwide. Between the Salento and the Murge, the warm climate and proximity to the sea allow for full, generous wines, now with an increasingly defined and less homogenised character.

Salento and Castel del Monte: the territories of Puglia's reds

In the Salento, the region's southernmost tip, Primitivo finds its fullest expression in the Primitivo di Manduria DOC denomination, giving rise to powerful wines with ripe fruit and often high alcohol content, genetically related to Californian Zinfandel. Also in the Salento, Negroamaro is the star of denominations such as Salice Salentino DOC, capable of giving both structured reds and rosés of great tradition. Further north, in the Murge area, Nero di Troia reaches its fullest expression in Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG, a grape more tannic and elegant than its Salento cousins.

From powerful Primitivo to elegant Nero di Troia: the styles of Puglia's reds

Primitivo di Manduria offers a full, warm style, with ripe dark fruit, sweet spice, and an alcohol content often above 14%. Negroamaro offers a more balanced profile, with soft tannin and a pleasant earthy note, capable of giving both young versions and more structured Riservas. Nero di Troia instead represents the region's most elegant, vertical style, with firmer tannins and an ageing capacity uncommon in the Puglian landscape.

At the table with Puglia's reds: pairings that work

Primitivo di Manduria pairs well with grilled red meats, braises, and very aged cheeses, able to stand up to its power. Negroamaro naturally accompanies everyday Puglian cuisine, from orecchiette with ragù to grilled meats. The more structured, elegant Nero di Troia pairs with important red meats and lamb dishes.

Which Puglia red to choose, depending on the occasion

For an everyday meal with Mediterranean character, a Negroamaro remains the most versatile choice. For an occasion calling for intensity and generosity, Primitivo di Manduria offers a warm, enveloping experience. Anyone seeking a more elegant red, capable of surprising even a knowledgeable wine lover, will find their discovery in Nero di Troia.

Frequently asked questions

Is Primitivo really related to American Zinfandel?

Yes, genetic studies have shown that Primitivo and Zinfandel share the same varietal origin, though they have developed slightly different characteristics depending on where they're grown.

Why does Primitivo di Manduria often have such high alcohol content?

The Salento's warm climate and advanced grape ripening lead to high sugar concentrations, which fermentation turns into an alcohol content often exceeding 14%.

What is Nero di Troia?

It's a native grape grown mainly in the Murge area, capable of giving more tannic, elegant wines than other Puglian reds, with a dedicated DOCG denomination in the Castel del Monte Riserva.

Is Negroamaro used only for red wines?

No, it's also used to produce rosés of great tradition in the Salento, a style historically very widespread and appreciated throughout the region.