Description
The Valle d’Itria PGI is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, Rosé, Spumante, Red Spumante, Rosé Spumante, White Uve Stramature (Overripe Grape), Red Uve Stramature, Red Novello and Rosé Novello. The Indication also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Valle d’Itria PGI is within the entire territory of the municipalities of Alberobello and Locorotondo in the Province of Bari; Ceglie Messapico, Cisternino, Fasano and Ostuni in the Province of Brindisi; Crispiano and Martina Franca in the Province of Taranto, in the Apulia region.
Description of product typologies
Valle d’Itria PGI Bianco, alone or with specification of variety, is straw-yellow; the nose bursts with fragrances of ripe white fleshy fruit and smooth notes of cut grass; it is fresh on the palate, ranging from dry to medium-sweet. It can also be produced as semi-sparkling wine. Valle d’Itria PGI Rosso, alone or with specification of variety, ranges from ruby red to garnet red; the nose opens with fragrances of small berries, ripe fruit and sweet spices, evolving into leather and cocoa; it is well-structured, pleasantly tannic and harmonious on the palate, ranging from dry to medium-sweet. It can also be produced as semi-sparkling wine. Valle d’Itria PGI Rosato, alone or with specification of variety, is pink; the nose offers fragrances of pansy, caramel and cassis, with fresh balsamic tones; it is lively on the palate, ranging from dry to medium-sweet. It can also be produced as semi-sparkling wine. Valle d’Itria PGI Spumante, alone or with specification of variety, is straw-yellow with golden reflections and has fine, persistent foam; the nose is fragrant and complex, with characteristic aromas of fermentation; it is fresh and sapid on the palate, ranging from harmonious to supple. Valle d’Itria PGI Spumante Rosso is red, varying in intensity, and has a fine, persistent perlage; the nose is fruity and delicate; it is harmonious on the palate, with a flavour ranging from dry to semi-sweet. Valle d’Itria PGI Spumante Rosato is pink, varying in softness; the nose offers a bouquet of fruity notes; it is characteristic and harmonious on the palate, with a flavour ranging from dry to semi-sweet. Valle d’Itria PGI Passito Bianco, alone or with specification of variety, is shades of straw-yellow and golden yellow; the nose is characteristic of dried grape, with delicate and persistent notes; it is harmonious and balanced on the palate, with a flavour ranging from dry to sweet. Valle d’Itria PGI Passito Rosso, alone or with specification of e variety, is ruby red, tending towards garnet red with ageing; the nose bursts with fragrances of black cherry, red fruit and spices; it is harmonious and pleasantly delicate on the palate, persistent in the sweet to dry wines. Valle d’Itria PGI Uve Stramature Bianco, alone or with specification of variety, ranges from straw-yellow to golden yellow; the fragrances on the nose are delicate yet persistent; the taste ranges from dry to sweet. Valle d’Itria PGI Uve Stramature Rosso, alone or with specification of variety, is ruby red, tending towards garnet red with ageing; the nose offers fragrances of blueberry, blackberry and red fruit; it is harmonious on the palate, ranging from sweet to dry. Valle d’Itria PGI Novello Rosso, alone or with specification of variety, is ruby red; the nose bursts with primary aromas; it ranges from dry to medium-sweet on the palate. Valle d’Itria PGI Novello Rosato, alone or with specification of variety, is pink; the nose is fruity; it offers a balanced taste, ranging from dry to medium-sweet. Grapes destined for the production of Valle d’Itria PGI Passito and Uve Stramature wines may also be partially dried on the vines.
Grape variety specifications
The Valle d’Itria PGI with specification of one of the grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, is reserved for wines obtained from grapes originating from vineyards on the producer’s land made up of at least 85% of the corresponding varieties. A maximum of 15% of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties (different from the one that is specified) suitable for cultivation in the concerned area can be used, pure or combined, to produce the above-mentioned musts and wines. Valle d’Itria PGI wines with specification of variety can also be produced as semi-sparkling wine, Spumante (only with specification of a white grape variety), Passito, Novello, as well as wine made from the overripe grapes from the Late Harvest wine. Reference to the names of two grape varieties is permitted in the designation and presentation of Valle d’Itria PGI wines, provided that the wine derives exclusively from the two specified grape varieties and that the minor variety is no less than 15% of the total. Valle d’Itria PGI wines with specification of grape variety must display the organoleptic properties of the specified grape variety, as well as the specific characteristics indicated for wines of the same colour.