Wine Guide — Varietal
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is undoubtably one of the most popular grapes in the world, and is grown in many regions. This also results in the huge variety of Chardonnays, from lean dry, sparkling Blanc de Blancs to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak.Exploring a variety of Chardonnay will show you just how much winemaking styles & climate are huge influences on the final taste of the wine.
Negroamaro
Very much a Puglian wine, there are very few areas outside of Puglia where Negroamaro is grown, and it's symbolic of the growth of Puglian wine. Negroamaro is a rich, bold wine with intense black fruit & balsamic notes. It has a distinct earthy dried herbs finish, with hints of pepper, olive & licorice. It's incredibly structured, and is the typical representation of sun-baked & muscle wine.Â
Primitivo (Zinfandel)
The Primitivo grape is also known as Zinfandel in USA or Crljenak Kastelanski in Croatia. Originating in Croatia, it is notorious for uneven ripening. This leads to a higher sugar content, as they are left on the vine to ripen fully. It's a small grape, so despite the thin skin, it usually has higher tannins due to the lower skin-to-juice ratio
