guide to the wines of apulia and basilicata - daunia

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SAN SEVEROBombino biancoTrebbiano toscanoMontepulciano d’AbruzzoCACC’E MMITTEDI LUCERANero di TroiaORTANOVASangioveseROSSO DI CERIGNOLANero di Troia

DOC

Daunia has some truly mountainous areas,

which gradually fall away towards the vast

Tavoliere plain, the agricultural and wine-

growing heartland of the Province of

Foggia. There is a kind of symmetrical

balance in the alternating fields of wheat

and vineyards.

They stretch as far as the eye can see and

are dominated by red grape varieties,

Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Nero di

Troia, which are the inspiration for the local

doc wines: San Severo, Cacc’è Mmitte di

Lucera, Ortanova and Rosso di Cerignola.

They produce wines with strong character,

quite different from wines obtained using the

same vines grown in other areas of Italy and

Apulia.

The coexistence of indigenous varieties like

Nero di Troia with “imported” varieties - now

perfectly adapted to the local soils and

climate – bears witness to the excellent

wine-growing conditions in this area. In past

centuries this was also an important centre

of production for other regions.

These are very intense wines with a lot of

structure, and are well-suited to accompany

the straightforward flavours of Daunian

gastronomy.

This is a simple cuisine, in keeping with the

simple habits of people dedicated to animal

husbandry and agriculture. Simple, but

extremely varied, containing the different

regional characteristics.

The Sub-Appenine mountains have a

cuisine based on the foods of the woods

and forests; wild boar and the exquisite

meat of the black pig used to make salumi or

delicious meat sauces. Asparagus,

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mushrooms and chestnuts also inspire a

long list of local dishes. Fresh pasta is the

queen of the table here, as in the rest of the

region, in the form of fusilli, capunti and

troccoli, all made al ferro. Orecchiette and

cavatelli are also a must, and come in a

version made using “toasted wheat” flour

obtained from patient harvesting of the

earheads in burnt stubble – a tradition which

says a lot about the intensity of cereal-

growing in the area.

Then there are delicious dairy products

recalling the drovers who journeyed with

their herds and flocks along the old drove

roads. Products range from Caciocavallo

podolico dop - a really rare cheese made

from the milk of the Podolica cattle typical in

Apulia – to cheeses and dairy products from

buffalo milk, found mainly in the

Manfredonia area.

Fish enriches the cuisine along the rocky

coast of the Gargano Promontory, and can

be eaten in the old “trabucchi” fishing posts,

now converted into taverns suspended

above the sea. The seafood cuisine of the

coast is well-suited to Daunia’s white wines,

mostly made using the Trebbiano, Bombino

Bianco, Fiano and Falanghina grapes which

are especially widespread in the vineyards

of San Severo and Lucera.

The area offers not only sea fish, but also

delicious freshwater fish, like the famous

eels from Lake Lesina and the larger

capitoni eels from Lake Varano.

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Aglianico Puglia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Aglianico 100%Alcohol: 13,50%Cost: euro 14,00Intense impenetrable ruby red hue. Intense scents of cherry, mace, vanilla and tobacco on the nose, with notes of ink. More delicate on the palate, full-bodied and excellently balanced with well-constructed tannins - still a little lively but not astringent. Fairly good spicy finish, quite persistent. Good with ragù of Noci's wild boar.

Senzazolfo Puglia Rosso igt 2008Grapes: Montepulciano 100%Alcohol: 12%Cost: euro 10,00Nicely intense ruby red hue. Simple on the nose, with fragrances of strawberries, cherries and some spicy notes. Very pleasant on the palate, medium-bodied and fairly balanced, without any abruptness. Deliciously spicy finish. No excesses, and suitable to serve with all courses.

Nero di Troia Puglia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 12,00Sharp intense ruby red colouring. Delicate memories of bilberry jam on the nose, with nutmeg, vanilla and notes of cinchona. Good intensity, fairly full-bodied, quite smooth and well balanced. Quite persistent and pleasantly marked tannins. Suggested with a spelt and pulse soup, seasoned with plenty of Peranzana extra virgin olive oil.

Antica Enotria was actually among the

first producers in Apulia to convert to

organic methods of cultivation for the

typical local varieties of grape: Nero di

Troia, Aglianico, Sangiovese and

Montepulciano for reds, Falanghina and

Greco for whites. The winery lies on the

Cerignola plain, a few kilometres from

the Gulf of Manfredonia, and has its

headquarters in an 18th century

farmstead building, which Raffaele Di

Tuccio and his wife Antonia have

restored and turned into a modern

winery. Luigi works alongside his

parents in managing the estate, and in

welcoming wine tourists who can taste

the wines made here, visit the winery,

and also buy wines, extra virgin olive oil,

tomatoes and preserves in the winery

shop.

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Vineyard area (hectares): 12Annual number of bottles: 100.000

71042 Cerignola (Fg)Viale di Levante, 19Tel. +39 0885 418462Fax +39 0885 [email protected] founded: 1993Owner: Raffaele di TuccioOenologist: Aldo Avello

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AnticaEnotria

OTHER WINES

• Falù Puglia Rosso igt• Sangiovese Puglia Rosso igt• Falanghina Daunia Bianco igt

Podere Belmantello is a family estate

which means a lot to Angelo Paradiso,

wine grower and owner of the winery.

Angelo used to be in charge of wine

making at Cantine Paradiso, and he

represents the third generation of a

family of wine growers with a strong

link to tradition.

In 2008 he decided to branch out on

his own and to continue with this

name in the footsteps of his

grandfather, who built his first winery

in 1950 at Cerignola, in the heart of

Daunia.

The winery aims to improve wine

growing in this area, and so

concentrates especially on the local

varieties like Primitivo, Bombino

Bianco and Nero di Troia.

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71042 Cerignola (Fg))Via Raffaele TammaTel. +39 0885 896179Fax +39 0885 [email protected] founded: 2008Owner: Angelo Paradiso

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PodereBelmantello

Secondopasso Puglia Rosso igt 2008Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 13,50%Cost: euro 9,00Ruby red colouring enlivened by purple highlights. Nicely crafted and intense on the nose, with scents recal l ing raspberries, mushrooms, rhubarb and dried violets. Pleasant and balanced on the palate, with a good correspondence between aroma and taste. A little thin-bodied, and average persistence. Suggested to accompany torchi alla boscaiola.

Salàpia Puglia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Bombino Bianco 100%Alcohol: 11,50%Cost: euro 8,50Straw yellow hue with greenish highlights. Quite intense scents of may blossom, pineapple and marjoram on the nose. Has a fairly good structure, and is altogether quite balanced. A pleasant trace of citron makes it a drinkable wine for a variety of occasions. Average persistence. Recommended with raw or cooked vegetable starter dishes.

Darione Puglia Rosso igt 2008Grapes: Primitivo 100%Alcohol: 14,50%Cost: euro 9,50Nicely intense ruby red colour. Delicate scents on the nose reminiscent of forest fruit jam and cloves with notes of citrus. Medium-structured, with a very good balance: despite the weighty pseudo-warmth, it has a pleasantly fresh medium-length finish with notes of pepper. To serve with liver in griddle.

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Torre Quarto is a winery which is

steeped in history and culture, and

was first mentioned in 1418. In 1800,

having found that the area around

Cerignola was eminently suitable for

the production of quality wine

growing, the French dukes de la

Rochefoucauld had their winery built

here, and it now belongs to the Cirillo

Farrusi family. Stefano, the youngest,

has been helped by Luigi and Michele

Paradiso to restore the winery

buildings in keeping with the

architectural style of their era, with

stone galleries on various levels to

recall the charm of the great French

wine-producers. Wine tourists are

welcome here all year round, for

guided tours, tasting sessions and sale

of wines.

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71042 Cerignola (Fg)Contrada Quarto, 5Tel. +39 0885 418453 – 6Fax +39 0885 [email protected] founded: 1847Owner: Stefano Cirillo FarrusiOenologist: Cristoforo Pastore

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Quarto Ducale Cerignola Rosso doc 2006Grapes: Nero di Troia 70%, Negroamaro 30%Alcohol: 13,50%Cost: euro 12,00Intense ruby red colouring. Delightful s c e n t s o f va n i l l a , ra s p b e r r i e s , blackcurrants and tamarind on the nose. Warm and full-bodied at first on the palate, with a developing balance due to the evident fine streak of acidity which is still quite lively. This is followed by delicate fruity echoes of average persistence. Ideal to serve with a rare tagliata beef.

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Torre QuartoCantine dal 1847

OTHER WINES

• Don Marcello Puglia Rosso igt 2007• Nina Falanghina Puglia Bianco igt 2008• Hirondelle Greco Puglia Bianco igt 2008• Claire Chardonnay Barricato Puglia igt

2007• Guappo Puglia Rosato igt 2008

• Sangue Blu Negroamaro Puglia igt 2007• Torre Quarto Vivace Puglia Bianco e

Rosato igt 2008• Codirosso Aglianico del Vulture doc 2008• Tarabuso Primitivo di Manduria doc 2006• Tarabuso Primitivo Puglia igt 2007

Bottaccia Puglia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 10,00Intense consistent ruby red colour. Scents recalling cherry jam, cardamom, cut hay, cinnamon and vanilla. Medium-structured and balanced, with a delightful trace of citron. Smooth, intense and persistent, with a slightly citrus finish. Ideal to serve with a piglet all'arancia.

Torre Quarto Puglia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Fiano 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 9,00Intense straw yellow colouring. The range of scents includes white peaches, yellow apples, bitter almonds and linden flowers. Fairly intense and balanced, full-bodied with a delightful tartness. Delicate and quite persistent, and goes well with seafood appetisers.

Vigna Vecchia Daunia Rosso igt 2006Grapes: Nero di Troia 50%, Negroamaro 50%Alcohol: 13,50%Cost: euro 9,00Ruby red hue tending towards garnet. Its aroma is a little let down by undefined scents covering up the fruit. A fairly good structure on the palate and a tartness which tends to make it slightly hard. Medium persistent finish with lovely clove echoes. With medium-mature pecorino cheese.

Sanpaolo Puglia Rosato igt 2008Grapes: Negroamaro 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 9,00Intense cerasuolo pink colouring. Delightful fragrances suggesting rose petals, cherries and citrus notes. Medium-structured with a lot of tartness, giving a pleasant freshness. Fairly balanced and an averagely persistent finish.Good with a fresh tuna carpaccio.

Terra Daunia Puglia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Malvasia Bianca 100%Alcohol: 12%Cost: euro 6,00Pale straw yellow hue with gold highlights. Scents of white fruits are not well defined. Much better on the palate, intense and quite balanced. A slight structure, but quite a persistent finish. Easy to drink and ideal with fried fish.

The Sanpaolo winery was established

in 1992 following a family tradition

which goes back three generations. It

lies in the hills surrounded by

vineyards, and here the winery uses

not only the grapes from its own

vineyards, but also from the vineyards

belonging to a small group of growers

who guarantee quality by using

methods of cultivation which respect

the environment.

Matteo Ferri is the owner, and his aim is

to produce wines which are an

immediate and genuine reflection of

this territory, an ideal place for vines

because it receives the correct amount

of sunlight, enjoys breezes, and is

situated on chalky soils. Visitors can

buy the wines made here and also visit

the winery by appointment.

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71042 Cerignola (Fg)SC Padula, km 11Tel./Fax +39 0885 [email protected] founded: 1992Owner: Matteo FerriAdviser: Aldo Avello

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OTHER WINES

• Terra Dauna Puglia Rosso igt• Figorà Chardonnay Frizzante• Vigne del Tramezzo Puglia Rosato e

Bianco igt

Vinicola Sanpaolo

Le Cruste Puglia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 13,50%Cost: euro 15,00Very intense bright ruby red hue. Intense and well-constructed aroma, with notes of vanilla, cherry, bilberries, black pepper and rhubarb sweets. Medium-bodied and fairly balanced on the palate, with still rather marked tannins conferring longevity. Medium persistence on the finish. A good accompaniment to sausages a punta di coltello in tomato sauce.

Le Fossette Puglia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Falanghina 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 9,70Intense straw yellow colour with soft gold highlights. Delicate scents of exotic fruit on the nose, with sage, resin and cut grass. A good structure and balance on the palate. Not very intense, but has a delightful floral finish which is quite persistent. Recommended to accompany tagliolini, mazzancolle fish and asparagus.

Alberto Longo winery has its roots in

an area of immense environmental

and historic value. The winery is

dedicated to careful enhancement of

the territory and local vines, and

Alberto Longo aims to consolidate the

excellent results achieved through a

combination of passion and the high

quality of his wines. There are two

splendid estates: Masseria Cavalli and

Masseria Celentano.

The former is near Lucera, and is

based on a restored farmstead dating

back to 1800; it is surrounded by hills

and houses the very modern wine-

making and bottling plants. The latter

is near San Severo, and welcomes

wine tourists to its splendid tasting

room and picturesque underground

cellars.

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71036 Lucera (Fg)SP 5 Lucera Pietra Montecorvino km 4 c.p. 64Tel. +39 0881 539057Fax +39 0881 [email protected] founded: 2000Owner: Alberto LongoOenologist: Graziana Grassini

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OTHER WINES

• Donnadele Puglia Rosato igt• Capoposto Puglia Rosso igt• Calcara Vecchia Puglia Rosso igt• Primitivo Salento Rosso igt• Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera doc

AgricoleAlberto Longo

Il Griccio Rosso da dessert 2008Grapes: Syrah 100%Alcohol: 16%Cost: euro 15,00Bright ruby red colouring with purplish flashes. Intense burst of cherry jam, cinnamon, rhubarb sweets, tobacco, resin and coffee fragrances. Full-bodied on the palate, balanced and magnificent correspondence in all stages of tasting. Intense on the palate with echoes of coffee on the persistent finish.Ideal to serve with mostaccioli.

• Rossofreddo Puglia igt

Mezzana Grande Puglia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Greco 100%Alcohol: 12%Cost: euro 8,00Crystal clear straw yellow colour with slightly golden highlights. Scents recall pear, jasmine and wet grass. Definite and pleasant tartness on the palate, giving plenty of freshness. Quite balanced and structured, with a lightly flavoured finish. To accompany pasta and potatoes.

Mezzana Grande Nero di Troia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 9,00Bright ruby red colour. Scents suggesting red mulberries and white pepper on the nose, with notes of minerals and incense. Good balance on the palate, this is a wine with a medium structure and intensity. Medium persistence also on the finish, with frequent spicy echoes of coffee. Pleasant to drink and not very demanding. It can be served with a wide variety of dishes, including turkey with chestnuts.

The Svevo Lucera Cooperative was

founded in 1957 and has around 130

members, small and medium-sized

growers who work to enhance the

splendour of Cacc’e Mmitte di Lucera,

the wine which symbolises this area.

The Cooperative has been bottling this

doc wine for over thirty years, and is

now guided by Pasquale Ricci.

The vineyards mostly contain local

vines like Nero di Troia, Bombino and

Malvasia, alongside Montepulciano

grapes which give good results in this

part of Apulia.

These are low vineyards with an

enviable position on chalky hill soils,

the basis for the quality of an

abundant wine production.

The winery welcomes visitors for

guided tours and wine tasting.

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71036 Lucera (Fg)Viale Orazio sncTel. +39 0881 547809Fax +39 0881 [email protected] founded: 1957Owner: Pasquale RicciOenologist: Mauro Cappabianca

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• Bombino Puglia Bianco igt• Cioccarello Puglia Rosato igt• Saraceno Daunia Rosso igt• Barbarossa Daunia Rosso igt• Frisello Daunia Bianco igt


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CooperativaSvevo Lucera

Mezzana Grande Cacc'è Mmitte di Lucera Rosso doc 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia, Montepulciano, Bombino BiancoAlcohol: 13%Cost: euro 8,00Intense consistent ruby red hue. Delicate fragrances of blackberries, plums, liquorice and dried flowers on the nose. Immediately noticeable on the palate its excellent balance of contrasts; elegant tannins and a strong tartness are counterbalanced by smoothness. It has a good structure and is a pleasantly drinkable wine. Averagely long on the finish, with delicious fruity and spicy notes. Recommended with a grilled fillet steak.

• Borgo Feudo Cacc'è Mmitte di Lucera Rosso doc

Mater Naturae della Daunia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Chardonnay 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 10,00Intense straw yellow colouring with gold highlights. Fragrances reminiscent of banana, asparagus and white flowers. Fairly intense on the palate, with a good trace of citron. A little weak on structure, and not quite balanced. Drinkable and definitely warm. Perfect to accompany fresh burratine from Andria.

Zenit Nero di Troia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 15,00Ruby red hue with soft garnet highlights. Scents of blackberries, redcurrants, soft toffee and green pepper on the nose. Pleasant on the palate, with a medium structure and balance. Quite persistent, constant fruity note gives a delightful finish. It is fresh and can be served with orecchiette e cavoli.

Vespro Orta Nova Rosso doc 2006Grapes: Sangiovese 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 10,00Almost impenetrable ruby red colour with garnet highl ights . Intense fragrances of dried flowers on the nose, with cacao, plum jam and black pepper.Quite balanced on the palate, with a fairly good acidity still developing; this gives a certain longevity but at the same time prevents a perfect balance.Good persistence and some lovely spicy echoes. To accompany roast beef.

The Franco Ladogana winery can boast

a family tradition of wine growing

which goes back four generations. It is

faithful to these inherited traditions

and manages its own vineyards using

only organic methods on the chalky

soils typical of this area. The grapes are

harvested by hand and carefully

selected, then made into wine here in

the winery, which has been designed to

safeguard the integrity, quality,

bouquet and aroma of the grapes.

Experience and enthusiasm for this

work are two more fundamental

ingredients which guarantee that the

winery maintains high quality

standards over the years, gathering an

ever-increasing number of admirers. It

is possible to visit the winery and to

buy the wines made here.

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71045 Orta Nova (Fg)Via Alcide De Gasperi, 61Tel./Fax: +39 0885 [email protected] founded: 1890Owner: Franco LadoganaOenologist: Vittorio Feola

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OTHER WINES

• Mater Naturae Greco Daunia igt• Mater Naturae Aglianico Daunia igt• Nectaris Passito Daunia Bio• Duetto Daunia Rosso, Rosato e Bianco igt• Rughetta Rosso, Rosato e Bianco vino da

tavola

FrancoLadogana

Otre Puglia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Primitivo 100%Alcohol: 15%Cost: euro 9,50Intense ruby red colouring. Intense scents of plums, boiled chestnuts, cardamom and butter. More delicate on the palate with a good structure and smoothness, contrasted by a nice tartness.Excellent correspondence of aroma and taste, and an impressive note of freshness on the finish. Recommended with grilled slices of horse meat.

Gran Tiati Puglia Rosso igt 2006Grapes: Syrah, Montepulciano, AglianicoAlcohol: 14%Cost: euro 15,00Intense ruby red hue. The first scents on the nose are redcurrants and mulberries; followed by memories of cloves, cumin, paprika and vanilla, with light balsamic notes. Medium intensity and structure, excellently balanced. The medium persistent finish is embellished by a lot of vanilla and fruity echoes. Suggested to accompany beef seasoned with ginger.

Alta Puglia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 13,50%Cost: 8,00Bright ruby red colour. Scents are partly obscured by the heavy alcoholic note. Much better on the palate, with an excellent structure and good balance. Intense with a medium-persistent finish containing pleasantly fruity notes. To try with stuffed artichokes.

The Teanum winery takes its name from

the ancient and important city of

Teanum Apulum, which flourished in the

4th century B.C. Now an association of

young and dynamic entrepreneurs has

injected new life into local wine growing,

already mentioned in Roman times, with

an abundant production of high quality

wines made mostly from local varieties,

but also from some international

varieties. Here we find Nero di Troia,

Negroamaro, Aglianico, Primitivo, Syrah

Montepulciano, and among the whites

there are Falanghina, Trebbiano and

Bombino Bianco. These are the varieties

which are best suited to the soils, the

climate and the requirements of the

producers, and are also appreciated by

consumers. The winery offers tours, and

visitors can taste and can buy its wines

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71010 San Paolo di Civitate (Fg)Via Salvemini, 1Tel. +39 0882 551056Fax +39 0881 [email protected] founded: 1998Owner: Domenico DemaioOenologist: Donato Giuliani

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Sogno di Volpe San Severo Rosato doc 2008Grapes: Montepulciano 100%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 8,00Pale cherry pink hue. Scents on the nose are a little confused: redcurrants and rose petals. Fairly intense, but not quite balanced and a little thin-bodied. Pleasant redcurrant finish, but short. Deal to serve with wild chicory and tomatoes.

Sogno di Volpe San Severo Rosso doc 2006Grapes: Montepulciano 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 10,00Consistent ruby red hue with garnet highlights. Inviting memories of ripe blackberries, allspice, butter and toasted almonds. Nicely intense on the palate and full-bodied. Not totally balanced because smoothness is slightly dominant. Various fruity echoes on the vaguely ethereal finish. Suggested to accompany medium-mature cheeses.

Sogno di Volpe Daunia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Bombino Bianco 100%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 8,00Straw yellow hue with emphatic gold highlights. Timid on the nose, with scents of white and ripe fruits and vegetal notes. Slightly more intense on the palate and full-bodied. Not very smooth, and not quite balanced despite a lack of tartness. Easy to drink and a good aperitif.

The winery is based on a strong family

tradition together with deep respect

for the environment.

These are the principles driving Attilio

Ariano, who has always used certified

organic farming methods in his wine-

growing activity, and also uses home-

generated solar energy. His vines are

typical of the area:

Montepulciano, Bombino Bianco and

Greco, which give quality wines

reflecting the territory, thanks to an

expert combination of age-old

traditions and modern wine-making

techniques.

There is a cordial and professional

welcome for visitors, who can take a

guided tour and taste the wines

produced here.

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71016 San Severo (Fg)SP 30 San Severo - Torremaggiore km 1+800Tel./Fax +39 0882 [email protected] founded: 1997Owner: Attilio ArianoOenologist/Adviser:Federica Ariano, Aldo e Michele Avello

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OTHER WINES

• Terra Quadra San Severo Rosso doc• Palea Greco Daunia igt• I 40 Filari Daunia Rosso e Bianco igt

Azienda AgricolaBiologica

Ariano Attilio

Guado San Leo Daunia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 20,00Ruby red colouring with garnet highlights.Fantastic on the nose, intoxicating variety of scents: the strongest are blackberry jam, leather, pepper, cacao, nutmeg, vanilla and liquorice.Good structure and intensity on the palate. A little unbalanced by slightly astringent wood tannins tending to cover up the fruitiness, still evident in any case. Suggested with pork's bombette and cheese.

Cava del Re Daunia Rosso igt 2006Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 20,00Dark ruby red colouring with subtle garnet highlights. Scents recalling blackberry jam, ripe paprika, aniseed, cardamom and vanilla on the nose. Good balance on the palate, smooth with nice fine tannins.Fairly good structure and the finish corresponds well to the aroma, quite persistent with delicious notes of blackberries and vanilla. Ideal with a roasted pork meatloaf with roast potatoes.

Catapanus Daunia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Bombino Bianco 100%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 7,00Brilliant straw yellow hue with greenish highlights. Delicate scents of white peaches, wild fennel and white lilies on the nose. Delicate on the palate as well, medium-bodied and medium intensity. The averagely long finish has delicious mineral echoes.

Wine-making at the d’Alfonso Sordo

winery dates back to the year 1800,

when some members of this family of

committed farmers started growing

vines on the family estates in the

countryside near San Severo. Over the

centuries the winery has always been

managed directly by the family, with

an important role in safeguarding

Apulian wine-making traditions. The

latest in this line are Gianfelice and his

wife Celeste, who have brought a

modern and dynamic entrepreneurial

spirit to the winery, achieving

important results in terms of quality

and recognition. There is an exquisite

welcome awaiting visitors to the

Coppanetta estate, the very heart of

the winery, which offers guided tours

and tasting sessions.

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71016 San Severo (Fg)Contrada Sant`AntoninoTel. +39 0882 221444Fax +39 0882 [email protected] founded: 1957Owner: Gianfelice D' Alfonso del SordoOenologist: Luigi Moio

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OTHER WINES

• Posta Arignano San Severo Rosso, Rosato e Bianco doc

• Candelaro Puglia Bianco igt• Montero Puglia Rosso igt• Casteldrione Puglia Rosso igt• Doganera Merlot Daunia igt

D`Alfonso del Sordo

• Terramatta Puglia igt• Contrada del Santo Puglia Rosso igt

2006

d'Araprì Brut Riserva Nobile 2004Grapes: Bombino Bianco 100%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 18,00Pale straw yellow colour with lively gold nuances and fine persistent perlage. Intense fragrances of bread and toasted almonds, vanilla, coconut, hay and juniper, with notes of citrus. Smooth and delicious on the palate. Strong structure and long almond finish. Can be served with all dishes, except for dessert.

La Dama Forestiera di d'Araprì 2003Grapes: Pinot Nero 50%, Montepulciano 50%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 55,00Brilliant straw yellow colouring with gold flashes and fine, very dense and persistent perlage. Wonderfully complex aromas recalling ripe pear, musk, thyme, dried flowers, caramel, acacia honey, wild fennel and sage. Intensely impressive on the palate with an excellent balance and structure and an endless citrus finish. Its strong flavour suggests serving with white lasagna.

D’Araprì is one of the few wineries in

southern Italy - and the only one in Apulia

- to produce only spumante using the

classical method. They have been doing

this now for over thirty years, using a local

variety like Bombino Bianco, with a very

international style. The winery possesses

a “vendangerie” in its own vineyards, so

that grapes can be transformed and made

into wine immediately, while the cellars

for maturation of the wines are in the old

town of San Severo. A visit to these

underground cellars is picturesque,

because not only are there thousands of

bottles to see, but visitors can also admire

the remains of the mediaeval city walls

and an underground olive oil press dating

back to the year 1700. The adjoining 19th

century building has a room where

visiting groups can dine.

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71016 San Severo (Fg)Via Zannotti, 30Tel./Fax +39 0882 [email protected] founded: 1979Owner: d'Arapri srlOenologist: Girolamo d'Amico

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OTHER WINES

• d' Araprì Pas Dosé• d' Araprì Brut• d'Araprì Brut Gran Cuvée XXI Secolo

2002

d`AraprìSpumante Classico

d'Araprì Brut Rosé Metodo Classico 2009Grapes: Pinot Nero 30%, Montepulciano 70%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 20,00Cerasuolo pink with nuances recalling onion skins. A range of dense strong scents reminiscent of caramel, vanilla, ripe banana, oregano, morel and eucalyptus.Smooth, fresh and full-bodied with a fine persistent perlage. The long finish repeats echoes of morels and caramel. Perfect with the entire meal, except of course for dessert.

Castrum San Severo Bianco doc 2008Grapes: Bombino 50%, Trebbiano 30%, Malvasia 20%Alcohol: 12%Cost: euro 3,00Brilliant straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. Quite intense scents of ripe melon, cut grass and acacia. Medium structure and intensity on the palate, backed up by a fairly good balance. Echoes of different fruits on the rather short finish. Recommended with stewed cod.

Nobiles Daunia Rosso igt 2008Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 3,50Intense ruby red colouring with slightly purplish highlights. Delicate aroma and taste, suggesting memories of red mulberries, withered violets, walnut husk and some notes of woodland undergrowth. Pleasantly structured, fresh and fairly balanced. The finish is quite persistent, with frequent vegetal echoes. Good with stew, potatoes and cloves.

Eighty years have gone by since

Antonio La Monaca, a local farmer, got

together with a small group of San

Severo wine-growers to establish this

winery. Today, L’Antica Cantina is

under the direction of Alfredo Luigi

Curtotti, and has 700 members with

over a thousand hectares of vineyards

producing doc and igt wines.

The most common varieties are those

characteristic of this territory:

Trebbiano, Bombino Bianco, Malvasia

B i a n c a , M o n t e p u l c i a n o a n d

Sangiovese.

Despite the numbers involved in this

activity, the winery never loses sight of

quality, and welcomes wine tourists

who can take a guided tour, taste and

buy the wines made here.

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Vineyard area (hectares): 1000Annual number of bottles: 3.000.000

71016 San Severo (Fg)Viale San Bernardino, 94Tel. +39 0882 221125Fax +39 0882 [email protected] founded: 1933President: Alfredo Luigi CurtottiOenologist: Felice Cota

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OTHER WINES

• Castrum San Severo Rosso doc• Carpe Diem San Severo Barricato

Rosso doc• Portale San Severo Rosso, Rosato e

Bianco doc• Ottagono San Severo Rosso, Rosato e

L'Antica CantinaCantina Sociale

Coop. San Severo

Settantacinque San Severo Rosato doc 2008Grapes: Montepulciano 100%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 3,00 lt 0,500Intense cherry pink colour with orange nuances. Intense fragrances of fruit jam, cinnamon and dried flowers. Intense on the palate, not quite balanced with a rather slim structure, almost developed. Lovely bitter cherry finish, but not very persistent. Excellent to serve with a cherry tart.

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Coppa Castello Puglia Rosso igt 2006Grapes: Nero di Troia 70%, Monte-pulciano 30%Alcohol: 13,50%Cost: euro 23,00Intense ruby red hue. Scents are mostly fruity: blackberries and plums, but also notes of vanilla and spices. A good structure and fairly good balance on the palate, with a leitmotiv of nutmeg. Warm and averagely persistent, with a lovely fruity finish. Recommended with horse's pizzaiola.

Dragonara Puglia Rosso igt 2008Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 13,00Ruby red colour with soft purplish highlights. Rather indefinite scents, mostly of red fruits and musk. on the nose.Thin-bodied and not quite balanced, but fairly intense. A pleasant trace of citron on the fleeting finish. Drinkable, and recommended with fresh cheeses.

Bianca Lancia Puglia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Bombino Bianco 70%, Fiano 30%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 13,00Fairly intense straw yellow colouring. Fragrances reminiscent of flowering almond trees and ripe pineapple with notes of citrus. Fairly intense, with a good balance and a good correspondence of aroma and taste. The finish is fresh and delightfully flavoured, averagely persistent. Ideal with a grouper fillet in crosta.

T h e a m b i t i o u s a i m o f Te r r e

Federiciane originated ten years ago

with a group of wine enthusiasts, and

has been put into practice through the

entrepreneurial capacity of the

Biscotti family.

The aim is to obtain a high quality

production while respecting the age-

old local tradition of using the native

Apulian varieties, especially the

varieties of the Daunia area.

The winery owes its name to this

strong bond with the local territory

and also to its proximity to Castel

Fiorentino where the Swabian

Emperor Frederick II died.

The image of the winery and its

products also feature Frederick II.

Visitors can take a guided tour and

taste the wines produced here.


71016 San Severo (Fg)Via Belmonte, 127Tel./Fax +39 0882 337325info@cantineterrefedericiane.itwww.cantineterrefedericiane.itYear founded: 2000Sole director: Tommaso BiscottiOenologist: Mauro Cappabianca

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OTHER WINES

• Delle Vigne Puglia Rosso igt• Dolze Apulia vino amabile• Sciurentino Daunia Rosso igt

TerreFedericiane

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Nero di Troia Puglia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 13,50%Cost: euro 6,50Intense consistent ruby red hue. Fine decisive scents on the nose of bilberries, fresh butter, allspice and tobacco, with hints of woodland plants. Delicate on the palate, with an impeccable balance of smoothness and a definite acidity.Good persistence on the finish, recalling nutmeg and other sweet spices. Ideal with a mix of roasted meat.

Mondano Puglia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Bombino Bianco 60%, Malvasia Bianca 20%, Chardonnay 20%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 5,50Sunny yellow colour. Inviting scents of apricot, rosemary, iris and mint. Intense at first on the palate, immediately fresh and full of flavour. Balanced, with a lot of sage and rosemary echoes on the finish. Aromatic and fairly persistent, this can accompany a dish of trofie, butter and sage.

Primitivo Puglia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Primitivo 100%Alcohol: 14,50%Cost: euro 6,50Ruby red colour with purplish highlights. Fragrances of Ferrovia cherries, boiled chestnuts, vanilla and rosemary on the nose. Medium-structured on the palate, fairly balanced and intense. A pleasant medium-persistent finish with a fresh trace of citron. Good with fried rabbit.

The winery was founded in 2001 by

Carmine Nappi and Maria Franca

Spelonga, and from the very beginning

has distinguished itself through the

impulse given to enhancement of old local

varieties. Here there is an expert

combination of passion and tradition, of

age-old techniques and the most modern

wine-making technology. A wide variety

of grape varieties grow in the winery’s

vineyards, which are on the surrounding

hillsides and so provide a lovely setting.

Nero di Troia, Negroamaro and Malvasia,

and also Montepulciano, Sangiovese,

Trebbiano and Merlot are produced on

the sandy soil using organic methods.

Between one glass and another in the

winery visitors can appreciate the

precious links between the people, the

wine and the life of this territory.


71047 Stornara (Fg)Via Menola, c.n.Tel. +39 0885 431048 - Fax +39 0885 [email protected]/cantinespelongaYear founded: 2001Owner: Carmine Nappi, Maria Franca

SpelongaOenologist: Leonardo Palumbo

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OTHER WINES

• Mondano Puglia Rosso igt• Tramontano Puglia Rosso igt• Bianco n° 1 Puglia Bianco igt

Cantine SpelongaAzienda Agricola Nappi

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Crusta Puglia Rosso igt 2006Grapes: Montepulciano 100%Alcohol 14%Cost: euro 18,00Ruby red colour with garnet nuances. Fruity and spicy scents are a little confused on the nose. Definitely better on the palate, with an excellent structure, fairly good intensity and good balance. Pleasantly satisfying hot spicy notes on the persistent finish. To accompany a mix of roasted meat.

Ciliegiolo Daunia Rosso igt 2008Grapes: Ciliegiolo 100%Alcohol: 12%Not very intense ruby red colour. Simple but intense scents of cherry, just-withered red flowers and rhubarb sweets. Good intensity on the palate, smooth with plenty of freshness, pleasant but not completely balanced. Not very structured and easy to drink. Medium persistent finish with lovely strawberry echoes. With scottona beef slices alla pizzaiola

Primis means primordial, and refers

to the simple natural approach of this

winery to the vine and to wine.

The winery was founded in 1999 by

two young experts and friends, Nicola

Selano and Gianni Mauriello, farmers’

sons who aimed to enhance a small

but significant heritage of vines by

using the methods they had studied.

Their objective is to improve quality

by bringing out the best features of the

noble varieties which grow in this

territory.

The local varieties like Nero di Troia,

Bombino Bianco and Negroamaro are

mostly used, alongside Chardonnay

and Sauvignon.

The winery welcomes visitors.


71048 Stornarella (Fg)Via C. Colombo, 44Tel./Fax +39 0885 [email protected] founded: 2003Owner/President: Nicola Selano, Gianni

MaurielloOenologist: Angelo Mauriello

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Primis

• Negramaro Puglia Rosso igt• Syrah Daunia Rosso igt• Storno Puglia Rosso e Bianco igt• Aglianico Puglia igt

Cenerata Puglia Bianco igt 2007Grapes: Chardonnay 100%Alcohol. 13%Cost: euro 12,00Consistent straw yellow colour. A lot of elegant fragrances on the nose: citrus fruits, honey, vanilla, banana, basil and broom.Intense also on the palate, with a good balance and structure. Its elegant vanilla finish is fruit and delightfully flavoured. Comes close to excellence.Suggested with mackerel in lemon sauce.

Falanghina Daunia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Falanghina 100%Alcohol 13%Straw yellow colour with intense gold highlights. Scents recalling ripe bananas, asparagus, bitter almonds and some citrus notes. Very well-balanced body although a little thin. Pleasantly intense and has a nice strong streak of citron on the medium-persistent finish. Recommended with cavatelli, mussels and clams.

Merlot Daunia Rosso igt 2008Grapes: Merlot 100%Alcohol 13%Intense ruby red hue with slightly purplish highlights. Intense fragrances of blackberries and red mulberries, black pepper and star aniseed. Coherently intense on the palate as well, full-bodied and fairly balanced. Pleasant persistent finish with echoes of small red fruits. Good with a peperonata.

Bombino Daunia Bianco igt 2008Grapes: Bombino Bianco 100%Alcohol 11%Pale straw crystal clear colouring, shading into greenish. A little meek on the nose with scents of fresh white fruit and wild flowers. Intense on the palate, slim-bodied and fairly balanced. The short finish has a delightful freshness. To accompany a spelt and vegetable salad.

The Società Cooperativa Agricola

Fortore is now fifty years old, and was

set up by fifty local producers. Today

there are over 1400 members who

grow the typical local varieties. The

winery lies at the heart of the Apulian

“Tavoliere”, in a predominantly

agricultural area where the rows of

Montepulciano, Nero di Troia,

Bombino Bianco and Falanghina enjoy

particularly favourable climatic

conditions, growing in a hilly area

sheltered on one side by the last slopes

of the Daunia Sub-Appennines, and on

the other side by the first slopes of the

Gargano promontory. The winery

welcomes wine tourists and offers

visitors the possibility of seeing pieces

of equipment used in the past for

wine-making.

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Ettari vitati: 12Annual number of bottles: 6.000.000

71017 Torremaggiore (Fg)Via Matteo Colacchio, 39Tel. +39 0882 385111Fax +39 0882 [email protected] founded: 1960President: Giovanni PicciutoOenologist: Gennaro Ercolino

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Società Coop.Agricola Fortore

• Bombino Frizzante Daunia Bianco igt• Galeò Daunia Bianco igt

Rondirosa Puglia Rosato igt 2008Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 12,50%Cost: euro 4,50Pale cerasuolo pink colour. Delicate scents of chestnut flowers, cherries, lavender and violets. Fruity echoes also on the palate, from a full body and a pleasant sharpness. Not quite balanced, but pleasantly fresh and sweetly spicy on the finish. Suggested with tubettini and mussels.

Nero di Troia Puglia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia 100%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 6,50Intense bright ruby red colouring. Fragrant scents of wild strawberries on the nose, with eucalyptus, butter and some spicy hints. Nicely fresh on the palate, quite intense and medium-bodied, with a good balance. The finish is medium-persistent, with corresponding echoes of delicate red fruits. Suggested to accompany buckwheat orecchiette with cardoncelli mushrooms.

Casaltrinità was founded in 1965 as a

cooperative winery of the Trinitapoli

growers.

Nowadays it includes around 250 local

growers, guided by Antonio Gargano.

Due to grapes being selected with

great care and to modern wine-

making techniques, the wines

produced here are much appreciated

for their structure and bouquet

derived from the chalky-clay soils in

which the vines grow. Nero di Troia

dominates the reds, and is the base for

blends using Cabernet, Merlot,

Sangiovese or Lambrusco; Greco and

Moscato are the dominant whites.

Visitors will enjoy a tour of the winery,

where they can taste and buy the

wines produced.

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71049 Trinitapoli (Bt)SS 544 km 44,5Tel. +39 0883 634032Fax +39 0883 [email protected] founded: 1965President: Antonio GarganoOenologist: Pasquale Pastore

DAUNIA

OTHER WINES

• Zinzania Puglia Bianco igt• La Trinità Moscato Passito Puglia igt• Greco Puglia Bianco igt• Coppa Malva Puglia Rosso igt

CasaltrinitàTerra di Corte Puglia Rosso igt 2007Grapes: Nero di Troia 70%, Merlot 30%Alcohol: 13%Cost: euro 5,50Ruby red hue with soft garnet highlights. Lovely delicate fragrances of plums, pepper, vanilla and liquorice with hints of citrus fill the nose. Medium intensity and structure on the palate, but a wonderful balance. Gradual blurring of flavours between sweet tannins and echoes of spices and dried fruits. Recommended with beef with green pepper.

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