Puglia/Apulia
Another popular region in the south known for their rosé production are those of Puglia, or known in Italy as Apulia, but more specifically Salento within Puglia. It's located in the south eastern tip of Italy, the heel of the boot, and also borders the coastline. The climate is very hot here and the soil is fertile. This area is mostly populated with red wines and the Italians created rosé to have something lighter to match their seafood cuisine. Here the rosé wines are primarily produced with the grapes negroamaro, primitivo or nero di troia.
I recommend always drinking rosé within a year of purchasing it for the freshness, fruit and acidity to stay in tact. Cheers to the warmweather!
By Jennifer Gentile Martin
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Italian Wine:
Rosé wines in the regions of Italy