Puglia is one of the most important wine regions in Italy today. This has certainly not always been the case. Decades ago, the Italian wine world was dominated by the wealthy wineries in the north. They bought grapes and wines from all over Italy, including Puglia, to mix in their blends. Fortunately, this has changed and the Pugliese have realized that the region is ideal for making high-quality wines.

By far the most famous grape variety from Puglia is the Primitivo. This full-bodied, smooth grape often leaves a velvety feeling due to its supple tannins. This description fits perfectly with the Primitivi from the vineyards of Cantine Erario. Aromas of chocolate, red fruit, and a hint of spices in a glass, typical wines from the area around Manduria. In the north of Puglia, Antica Enotria creates an atypical Primitivo. This is a fresh Primitivo, a lighter wine with good acidity. In addition to the Primitivo, they also cultivate Puglia's second red grape, the Negroamaro. This rounder wine has aromas of plum and blackberry with a pleasant saltiness. But the star of the show in the north of Puglia is the Nero di Troia, a grape with firm tannins and a pleasant spiciness.