Hardy native grape varieties and the southern heat make for a host of fascinating wine styles down in Italy’s heel. Michaela Morris goes in search of Puglia’s pedigree...
Puglia’s star is slowly rising. It remains the country’s most productive wine region despite subsidies aimed at curbing its excess. An EU-sponsored vine pull was intended to reduce vineyard on Puglia’s vast fertile plain, but it led to the loss of many precious old vines.
Scroll down to see Michaela’s top 18 wines from Puglia
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See Michaela’s top 18 wines from Puglia
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{"wineId":"26908","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26909","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26910","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26911","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26912","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26913","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26914","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26915","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26916","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26917","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26921","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26919","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26918","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26920","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26922","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26923","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"26924","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
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