Barletta

The Protected Designation of Origin "Barletta", includes the following types of wine: White, rosé, red (also riserva), white Malvasia, Grapes of Troy, Black Troy (also riserva) 

Grapes

The red wine contains at least 70% of Uva di Troia, up to a maximum of 30% of grapes of similar colour can be used. The rosé, on the other hand, has at least 70% of Uva di Troia; grapes from other black grapes may also be used. The white wine is produced with at least 60% of white Malvasia, together with other grapes of similar colour, up to a maximum of 40%. The proportion of white Malvasia rises to 90% in the wine of the same name, to which other similar grape varieties may also contribute, provided they do not exceed the ceiling of 10%. Finally, Nero di Troia is made up of at least 90% Uva di Troia, as well as grapes from similarly colored berry varieties (maximum 10%). 

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white wine (minimum total alcoholic strength by volume 10,50% vol. ) and the white Malvasia (11% vol), including their sparkling versions, have a straw yellow colour, more or less intense; the aroma is delicate, fruity and characteristic; the taste is dry and harmonious. In the sparkling versions, a fine, evanescent foam is also added. The red wines (novello 11,50% vol, red and Nero Di Troia 12% vol, 13% vol for the riserca) have a ruby red color tending to garnet with orange reflections with aging, the smell is vinous, the flavor is dry, harmonious and full-bodied. Finally, the rosé (basic and sparkling, 11% vol) has a more or less intense rosé colour, the aroma is delicately vinous, sometimes fruity, the flavour is dry, harmonious and pleasant; the sparkling version has a fine and effervescent froth. 

Grape production area

The cultivation area of Barletta is mainly flat, the soils are mostly calcareous/clayey with a medium texture or tending to loose, variably deep and of good fertility. 

Specificity and historical notes

The winemaking tradition in the production area of Barletta, follows the millennial history of Apulian wine production, which dates back to the period of the landing of the Greeks. The excellent exposure of the vineyards, the long tradition and the optimal pedology make the Barletta a quality product.