Wine from Salento IGT comes out of Puglia, Italy, where it sits as a wine region.
The signature grape is Primitivo, backed by Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Susumaniello and Fiano.
The ground underneath is limestone.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows aromatic blends, fresh and zesty character, bright and refreshing and showcasing the region’s fruity notes, plus four more.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, rich pasta dishes, seafood and spicy cuisine.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
White: Aromatic blends, Fresh and zesty character.
Rosé: Bright and refreshing, Showcasing the region's fruity notes.
Sparkling: Vibrant and effervescent, Well-suited for celebrations.
Sweet: Rich and sweet, Made from late-harvest grapes.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Boccantino Primitivo - Susumaniello Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano 'Edda' Bianco Salento IGP, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano 'Il Pumo' Primitivo Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano 'Timo' Vermentino Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano 'Tramari' Rose di Primitivo Salento IGP, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano Negroamaro F Rosso Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Cignomoro Pepe Nero Primitivo Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Doppio Passo Primitivo del Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Rich pasta dishes
- Seafood
- Spicy cuisine
- Hard cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Salento IGT: common questions
01.What grapes is Salento IGT known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Salento IGT make?+
03.Where is Salento IGT?+
04.What food goes with Salento IGT wine?+
05.How long does Salento IGT wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Puglia guide.