Lizzano PDO since 1988

The Negroamaro vine, on the Ionian coast of Taranto in Apulia, is a jewel that shines together with its traditions and beaches.

Wine color: white, red, rosé

Alcohol content: 10.50% – 12% depending on typology

Characteristic of: Lizzano and Faggiano as a whole, and two administrative islands of Taranto.

Grape varieties: Trebbiano Toscano (40%-60%), Chardonnay or Pinot Bianco (30%) and smaller amounts of Malvasia lunga bianca, Sauvignon and Bianco d’Alessano for white; Negroamaro between 60% and 80% for red and rosé, with Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Bombino Nero, Pinot Nero and, in smaller percentages, also Malvasia Nera di Brindisi and/or di Lecce.

We are in the province of Taranto, part of the ancient Terra d’Otranto which joined Brindisi and Lecce to the Ionian capital. The continuity of traditions and cultivation and agronomic practices can be found in the vineyards where, here too, Negroamaro is predominant.

The economic and cultural vitality of Lizzano, to which this PDO owes its name, and of the nearby Faggiano, is concentrated around wine and the wineries that can be visited, with an openness to new experiences while cultivating ancient traditions, such as the ritual of the Tavole di San Giuseppe, St. Joseph’s Table, specially laid and where a toast is never missing. The marina of Lizzano is well known for its crystal clear waters and the splendor of its sandy beaches.

The typologies envisaged by the production regulations are:

Lizzano PDO White, also Spumante Charmat Method and Sparkling
Lizzano PDO Red, also Nouveau and Sparkling
Lizzano PDO Rosé, also in the Nouveau, Spumante Charmat Method and Sparkling
Lizzano PDO Negroamaro Red and Rosé
Lizzano PDO Malvasia Nera

Tasting notes

Lizzano DOP Bianco, also in the Spumante Charmat Method and Sparkling

Lizzano PDO White is the ideal wine to enjoy with seafood dishes and also as an aperitif. It is produced from 40 to 60% Trebbiano Toscano grapes, at least 30% Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco, at most 10% Malvasia lunga bianca and no more than 25% Sauvignon and/or Bianco d’Alessano. These vines, growing near the Ionian Sea, bring their specificity to the glass.

In the glass Lizzano PDO White has a pale straw yellow colour, a pleasant, fruity and delicate bouquet and a dry, fresh and well balanced taste.

Alcohol Content: 10,50%

Lizzano Spumante Charmat Method and Sparkling White have a lively and fine froth, a fine, regular and persistent perlage, a pale straw yellow colour, a pleasant bouquet, with fruity, delicate characteristics, dry, fresh and well balanced on the palate.

Alcohol Content: 11,50%

Lizzano PDO Red, also in the Nouveau and Sparkling

60% to 80% and then grapes from Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Bombino Nero , Pinot Nero, alone or together for no more than 40%. In addition, there may be up to a maximum of 10% Malvasia nera di Brindisi and/or di Lecce.

In the glass Lizzano PDO Red captivates with its red colour ranging from ruby to garnet red, its vinous, pleasant and characteristic scent, its dry and well balanced taste.

Alcohol Content: 11,50%

Lizzano PDO Rosé, also Nouveau, Spumante Charmat Method and Sparkling

Lizzano PDO Rosé can also be produced as Nouveau and using, as for the Red, Negroamaro from 60 to 80% and then grapes from Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Bombino Nero, Pinot Nero, alone or together up to a maximum of 40%. In addition there can be up to a maximum of 10% of Malvasia Nera di Brindisi and/or di Lecce

In the glass Lizzano PDO Rosé has a particular colour tending to light ruby, a slightly vinous perfume, characteristic of fruity if young, a dry, fresh and well balanced taste.

Alcohol Content: 11,50%

Lizzano PDO Rosé Spumante Charmat Method has a lively and fine froth, with a perlage that is also fine, regular and persistent, a slightly vinous color, characteristic of fruitiness, a pleasant aroma, with fruity and delicate characteristics, a dry, fresh and well balanced taste.

Alcohol Content: 12%.

Lizzano PDO Negroamaro Red and Rosé

Lizzano PDO Negroamaro Red has the specificity of being produced from Negroamaro grapes at least 85%, to which can be added the grapes of Malvasia Nera di Brindisi and/or di Lecce, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Pinot noir, alone or together up to a maximum of 15%.

In the glass Lizzano PDO Negroamaro Red has a ruby red colour tending to garnet, a vinous and characteristic perfume, a dry and well balanced taste.

Alcohol Content: 12%

Lizzano PDO Negroamaro Rosé, produced with the same grapes as Rosso, also tells about the Mediterranean cuisine of Puglia, light and based on vegetables, legumes, fish and white meat, which are the ideal combination of this wine, as well as aperitif.

In the glass it has a soft pink colour with purple reflections, a fragrant and characteristic perfume, a dry and delicate taste.

Alcohol Content: 12%

Lizzano PDO Malvasia Nera

Lizzano PDO Malvasia Nera already indicates its personality from its name, which is based on the use of at least 85% of the Malvasia nera di Brindisi and/or di Lecce grapes in its production. The remaining 15% can be of Negroamaro, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Pinot Nero grapes, alone or together up to a maximum of 15%.

In the glass it expresses itself in a beautiful ruby red color tending to garnet, a characteristic and slightly aromatic scent, a dry, velvety taste that is also slightly aromatic on the palate.

Alcohol Content: 12%