Bassa Murgia e Valle D’Itria

Bassa Murgia e Valle D’Itria

Friday 01 April 2022

The Itria Valley is that part of the Apulian territory, located between Bari and the provinces of Brindisi and Taranto and coincides with the southern area of ​​the Murge plateau which extends between Locorotondo, Cisternino and Martina Franca.
The Itria Valley is known not only for the characteristic trulli declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, but also for the best white wines of Puglia.

Bianco d'Alessano and Verdeca are the most common white grape varieties and give rise to fragrant and fresh wines such as Locorotondo Doc and Martina Doc.
Not far away we find the "white city" Ostuni, with its terraced gardens, its system of historic farms and farms where another famous Doc is produced that uses the Ottavianello, Impigno and Francavidda vines, rare but fortunately recovered native vines.

The Bassa Murgia maintains its vocation for red wines intact with the DOC Gioia del Colle wine, son of Primitivo.
A novelty in recent years is the Minutolo grape obtained after careful studies and selections to be used in white muscatels.

Bassa Murgia e valle D’Itria's DOC - Controlled Designation of Origin


Aleatico di Puglia

This DOC wine covers the entire regional territory.
It is a sweet tasting wine made from Aleatico grape (minimum 85%), with the possible addition of Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Primitivo.
It is necessary an aging for three years in order to obtain the recognition as Reserve.

Locorotondo

The production area of this white wine refers to the municipalities of: Locorotondo, Fasano and part of Cisternino.
It contains Verdeca (50-60%), Biano d’Alessano (35-50%), with possible addition of Malavasia Toscana, Bombino bianco and Fiano (5%).
Greenish in colour with straw-yellow hues, it is dry and pleasant to the palate and accompanies many types of appetizers.
This wine is also present in the sparkling version.

Martina franca

The production area of this wine covers the following municipalities: Martina Franca, Crispiano, Alberobello, Ceglie Messapico and Ostuni.
The “Martina Franca DOC wine” contains: Verdeca (50-65%), Bianco d’Alessano (35-50%), with possible addition of Malvasia Toscana, Bombino bianco and Fiano (maximum 5%).
Greenish in colour with straw-yellow hues, it is dry and pleasant to the palate and accompanies appetizers and light dishes.
The sparkling version is also present.

Ostuni

The production area of this wine encloses the following municipalities: Ostuni, Carovigno, San Vito dei Normanni, San Michele Salentino and part of Latiano, Ceglie Messapico and Brindisi.
The different kinds of wine produced are : “Ostuni bianco doc” with addition of the following grape varieties: Impigno (50-85%), Francavidda (10-15%) with possible addition of Bianco d’Alessano and Verdeca (maximum10%) and “Ostuni Ottavianello doc” that contains Ottavianello with possible addition of Negroamaro, Malvasia nera, Notar Domenico and Sussumaniello (maximum 15%).

Bassa Murgia e Valle D’Itria's IGT - Typical Regional Wine


Valle D’Itria

The “IGT Puglia” designation is reserved for the following wines:

  • White and sparkling white wine.
  • Red, Novello and sparkling red wine
  • Rosé and sparkling rosé wine

IGT “Puglia” white, red and rosé wines must be obtained from grapes that originate from a mixture of grape varieties; specifically from some grape varieties that have already been authorized and recommended by all provinces of Puglia (except Montepulciano and Ottavianello) with berries of their corresponding colour.
The IGT Puglia denomination refers to wines whose grapes originate from a mixture of grape varieties, with at least 85% of their corresponding grape variety: Aleatico, Aglianico, Bombino nero, Bombino bianco, Falanghina, Fiano, Greco, Malvasia bianca, Malvasia nera, Uva di Troia, Moscato bianco, Moscatello, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot bianco, Pinot nero, Riesling, Sauvignon, Primitivo, Negroamaro, Verdeca, Bianco d’Alessano, Pampanuto, Trebbiano, Sangiovese.
IGT Puglia wines can be also produced in the following versions: sparkling and Novello. (art.2, Disciplinare di produzione dei vini ad indicazione geografica tipica “Puglia”)
The production area of grapes whose wines and grape juice are recognized with the designation of IGT Puglia includes the following provinces: Bari, Brindisi, Foggia, Lecce and Taranto. (art.3, Disciplinare di produzione dei vini ad indicazione geografica tipica “Puglia”)

Puglia

The “IGT Valle d’Itria” denomination is reserved for the following wines:

  • White and sparkling white wine.
  • Red and sparkling red wine, Novello.
  • Rosé and sparkling rosé wine.

White IGT Valle d’Itria wines must be obtained from grapes that originate from some grape varieties that have already been authorized and recommended by the following provinces: Bari, Brindisi and Taranto.
“IGT Valle d’Itria red” wines must be obtained from grapes that originate from Negroamaro and/or Primitivo grape variety.
With a maximum percentage of 50% it is possible to include grapes of some grape varieties with black berries that have already been authorized and recommended by the Provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto.
The IGT “Valle d’Itria” white wine designation is reserved for wines whose grapes originate from the following grape varieties: Verdeca, Bianco d’Alessano, Fiano, Malvasia, Moscato bianco, Moscatello selvatico, Pinot bianco, Sauvignon, Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Impigno and Bombino bianco (minimum l’85%).
The IGT “Valle d’Itria” red wine designation is reserved to wines whose grapes originate from the following grape varieties: Negroamaro, Primitivo, Malvasia nera, Sangiovese, Cabaret Sauvignon, Aleatico and Pinot nero (minimum 85%).
The IGT “Valle d’Itria” designation is reserved for wines whose grapes originate from the following grape varieties: Negroamaro, Primitivo, Malvasia nera, Sangiovese and Pinot (minimum 85%).
With a maximum percentage of 15% it is possible to include grapes of some grape varieties with berries of their corresponding colour that have already been authorized and recommended by the Provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto. (art.2 Disciplinare di produzione dei vini ad indicazione geografica tipica “Valle d’Itria”)
IGT “Valle d’Itria” wines are also produced in the sparkling version and Novello.(art.2 Disciplinare di produzione dei vini ad indicazione geografica tipica “Valle d’Itria”).
The production area of grapes whose wines and musts contribute to the creation of the IGT “Valle d’Itria” denomination, includes the following municipalities: Alberobello Locorotondo, Ceglie Messapico, Cisternino, Fasano, Ostuni, Crispiano e Martina Franca. (art.3 Disciplinare di produzione dei vini ad indicazione geografica tipica “Valle d’Itria”)

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