Barletta PDO since 1977

The history of the city and its PDO wine is linked to the famous Disfida di Barletta (1503) between Italian and French knights.

Wine color: white, red, rosé

Alcohol content:

Characteristic of: Barletta, San Ferdinando di Puglia and Trinitapoli (BAT) and in part of Andria and Trani (BAT)

Grape Varieties: Malvasia Bianca 60% or 90%; Uva di Troia 70% or 90%.

According to popular tales, the famous “Disfida di Barletta” the Challenge f Barletta, of February 13th 1503 was triggered by a few too many glasses of the good local red wine. The clash between 13 Italian and 13 French knights has become a legend and the “Cantina della Disfida” is a reference point for tourists in the medieval town centre.

The Barletta PDO We find him the protagonist of a flourishing export to France at the end of 1800, because of the devastating phylloxera in the vineyards beyond the Alps. Approaching the present day, in the 70s, the recognition of the PDO crowned a long history of commitment of winemakers.

There are five typologies provided for in the production regulations:

Barletta PDO White also Sparkling
Barletta PDO Red also Nouveau
Barletta PDO Rosé also Sparkling
Barletta PDO Malvasia Bianca
Barletta PDO Uva di Troia or Nero di Troia

Tasting notes

Barletta PDO White, also Sparkling

Barletta PDO White requires a minimum of 60% Malvasia Bianca In the glass it has a more or less intense straw yellow colour, a delicate, fruity and distinctive aroma and a dry, well balanced taste

Alcohol Content: 10,50%.

Barletta PDO Sparkling White has a fine, evanescent froth, a more or less intense straw yellow colour, a delicate, fruity, distinctive aroma and a dry, well balanced taste.

Alcohol Content: 10,50%.

Barletta PDO Red, also Reserve

Barletta PDO Red is the expression of a minimum of 70% Nero di Troia grapes. It has a ruby red colour tending towards garnet with possible orange reflections with ageing, a vinous and characteristic aroma, a dry, harmonious and full-bodied flavour.

Barletta PDO Reserve Red wine must age for at least two years, of which at least one year in wooden barrels.

Alcohol content: 12% red

Alcohol content: 13% reserve

Barletta PDO Nouveau

Barletta PDO Nouveau has a more or less intense ruby red colour, an intense, pleasing and distinctive aroma and a harmonious, distinctive, rounded flavour.

Alcohol Content: 11,50%.

Barletta PDO Rosé, also Sparkling

Barletta PDO Rosé is made with a minimum of 70% of Grapes of Troia. The wine has a more or less intense rosé color, a delicately vinous, characteristic and sometimes fruity aroma, and a dry, well balanced, pleasant taste.

Alcohol Content: 11%.

In the glass, Barletta PDO Sparkling Rosé has a fine, evanescent froth, a more or less intense rosé color, a delicately winy aroma, characteristic and sometimes fruity, and a dry, well balanced, pleasant taste.

Alcohol Content: 11%.

Barletta PDO Malvasia Bianca, also sparkling

Barletta PDO Malvasia Bianca produced from a minimum of 90% of White Malvasia grapes. The wine has a more or less intense straw yellow color, a delicate aroma, with a characteristic fruity scent, a dry and well balanced taste.

Alcohol Content: 11%.

Barletta PDO Malvasia Bianca Sparkling has a fine, evanescent froth, a more or less intense straw yellow colour, a delicate aroma with a distinctive, fruity flavour and a dry, well balanced taste.

Alcohol Content: 11%.

Barletta PDO Nero di Troia, also reserve

Barletta PDO Nero di Troia requires a minimum of 90% of Nero di Troia grapes. The wine has a ruby red colour tending towards garnet with possible orange reflections with ageing, a characteristic vinous aroma, a dry and well balanced full-bodied taste

Alcohol content: 12% Nero di Troia

Barletta PDO Nero di Troia Reserve wine must age for a minimum of two years, at least one year of which in wooden barrels.

Alcohol content: 13% Nero di Troia Reserve