Squinzano DOC

Squinzano DOC is an appellation in Puglia, Italy.

Growers build the wines around Negroamaro, filling out the blend with Malvasia Nera.

Vines root into free-draining.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and plains.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fruity with earthy undertones, robust and full-bodied, fresh and aromatic and crisp with fruity notes, plus three more.

Quality is codified by the DOC, which is worth reading off the label.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta with rich sauces, mediterranean vegetables and seafood dishes.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

In the glass.

Red: Fruity with earthy undertones, Robust and full-bodied.

White: Fresh and aromatic, Crisp with fruity notes.

Rosé: Light and refreshing.

Sparkling: Bubbly and lively, Range of fruit flavors.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC

Bottles to look for.

• Apollonio Mani del Sud Squinzano, Puglia, Italy
• Apollonio Rocca dei Mori 'Ujliesa' Squinzano Riserva, Puglia, Italy
• Cantine De Falco Serre di Sant'elia Squinzano, Puglia, Italy
• Cantine Due Palme Angelini Squinzano Rosso, Puglia, Italy
• Cantine Due Palme Villa Quinziana Squinzano Rosso, Puglia, Italy
• Corte Aurelio Squinzano Riserva Rosso, Puglia, Italy
• L'Antesi Squinzano Rosso, Puglia, Italy
• Renna Squinzano Riserva, Puglia, Italy

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Pasta with rich sauces
• Mediterranean vegetables
• Seafood dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Squinzano DOC: common questions

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