Lizzano Wine: Grapes, Style and Bottles

Signature grapes

Bottles to find

Wine from Lizzano comes out of Puglia, Italy, where it sits as an appellation.

Negroamaro leads the plantings, with Malvasia Nera, Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Trebbiano Toscano, plus two more alongside it.

The ground underneath is clay and loam.

The climate is mediterranean.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, fruity notes, light and fruity and showcasing vibrant acidity, plus two more.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, pizza, pasta with tomato sauce and seafood dishes.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Soil

ClayLoam

Climate

Mediterranean

Styles

redwhiterosésparklingsemi-sparkling

In the glass.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Fruity notes.

Rosé: Light and fruity, Showcasing vibrant acidity.

Semi-sparkling: Lightly fizzy, Enjoyable as an easy-drinking option.

Grapes planted here.

01 NegroamaroDominant Read → 02 Malvasia NeraBlending Read → 03 MontepulcianoBlending Read → 04 SangioveseBlending Read → 05 Trebbiano ToscanoDominant Read → 06 ChardonnayBlending Read → 07 Pinot BiancoBlending Read → 08 Bombino Nero Read → 09 Pinot Noir Read → 10 Sauvignon Blanc Read → 11 Bianco d'Alessano Read → 12 Malvasia Bianca Read →

Bottles to look for.

Cantine Lizzano 'Manorossa' Negroamaro Lizzano, Puglia, Italy
De Quarto 'Bellicum' Negroamaro Lizzano, Puglia, Italy
Tenute Emera Anima di Negroamaro Lizzano, Puglia, Italy
Tenute Emera Salento Rose Lizzano, Puglia, Italy

At the table.

Grilled meats
Pizza
Pasta with tomato sauce
Seafood dishes

Serving and cellaring.

Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

01 PugliaItaly Read → 02 ItalyItaly Read → 03 Castel del MonteItaly Read → 04 Primitivo di ManduriaItaly Read → 05 GreeceGreece Read →

Lizzano: common questions

01.

What grapes is Lizzano known for?

Negroamaro is the signature grape of Lizzano. Malvasia Nera, Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Trebbiano Toscano are also planted here.

02.

What kind of wine does Lizzano make?

Lizzano produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.

03.

Where is Lizzano?

You will find Lizzano in Italy, where it is an appellation.

04.

What food goes with Lizzano wine?

Try grilled meats, pizza, pasta with tomato sauce and seafood dishes.

05.

How long does Lizzano wine age?

Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Puglia guide.