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Martina Franca

Martina Franca wine guide: the appellation in Italy, its Verdeca, the dry white wine and sparkling wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Italy
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Verdeca
Styles
dry white · sparkling
2
Signature grapes
2
Bottles to find

Martina Franca is an appellation in Puglia, Italy.

Verdeca leads the plantings, with Bianco d’Alessano alongside it.

The climate is mediterranean, running wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as hills.

Dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows showcasing floral and citrus notes.

Labels here fall under the DOC.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, light pasta dishes, grilled chicken and salads.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 2 to 3 years.

Climate
MediterraneanWide diurnal swing
Terrain
Hills
Styles
dry whitesparkling

In the glass.

Dry white: Showcasing floral and citrus notes.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

  • DOC

Bottles to look for.

  • Cantine Miali 'Dolcimelo' Bianco Martina, Puglia, Italy
  • Cantine Miali Martina Bianco, Puglia, Italy

At the table.

  • Seafood
  • Light Pasta Dishes
  • Grilled Chicken
  • Salads

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 8 to 10°C.
  • Keeps for 2 to 3 years.

Nearby regions.

Martina Franca: common questions

01.
What grapes is Martina Franca known for?
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Verdeca is the signature grape of Martina Franca. Bianco d'Alessano are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Martina Franca make?
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Martina Franca produces dry white wine and sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Martina Franca?
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You will find Martina Franca in Italy, where it is an appellation.
04.
What food goes with Martina Franca wine?
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Try seafood, light pasta dishes, grilled chicken and salads.
05.
How long does Martina Franca wine age?
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Keeps for 2 to 3 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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

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