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Curated by Michele Edington, Certified Sommelier
Bari is the gateway to Italy's sun-baked heel. Primitivo is genetically the same grape as California Zinfandel, so it's an easy, familiar reference point for American travelers; Negroamaro leans earthier and more savory.
Grapes
red: Primitivo (Zinfandel), Negroamaro
Wines & pairings
Primitivo di Manduria
Entrées
- Grilled lamb or orecchiette with sausage and turnip greens — Primitivo is genetically the same grape as Zinfandel, so it brings the same jammy, high-alcohol richness travelers may already recognize.
Negroamaro
Entrées
- Grilled octopus or bean and chicory stew (Puglia's ciceri e tria) — Negroamaro's earthy, slightly bitter edge (the name means 'black bitter') suits Puglia's rustic, vegetable-forward cooking as well as its grilled meats.
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Common questions
- What wine is Puglia known for?
- Puglia, in Italy, is known for Primitivo di Manduria, Negroamaro, made from grapes such as Primitivo (Zinfandel), Negroamaro.
- What grapes are grown in Puglia?
- Primitivo (Zinfandel), Negroamaro.
- What food pairs with Puglia wines?
- Classic local pairings include Grilled lamb or orecchiette with sausage and turnip greens, Grilled octopus or bean and chicory stew (Puglia's ciceri e tria).