Brindisi Wine Region

Brindisi is a DOC that takes up a third of Brindisi province in the Puglia wine region and is roughly in Italy's "heel". This prestigious sub-region of Brindisi has an array of wines that are known throughout the world for their prestige and high quality. As you explore Puglia and its wine region, we invite you to take a step into this delightful world in order to experience these remarkable wines. Brindisi’s wines are a world in one glass and have their own unique style. This is due to the particular type of soil, the specific grapes grown, and the traditional production methods this region has adopted.

Check out the best wine tastings and tours in Brindisi Wine Region

Where is the Brindisi Wine Region?

Brindisi DOC is located on the Adriatic Sea, in the Puglia wine region of southern Italy.

History of Brindisi Wine

The tradition of winemaking in Brindisi has a long and proud history dating back to the days even prior to the Greeks and Romans which has been perfected as time ran. Brindisi has been a port city for thousands of years. There is evidence of this from Roman times as it was one of the most important trading cities in the Mediterranean for commercial reasons, such as oil and wine. Wine production in this region was most sought after during those times, and people all over the Roman Empire would enjoy it. The most recent study on the wines found in the cellar of Herod's Palace, found that those at Brindisi were of best quality.

Terrior of Brindisi

Brindisi is a maritime city and the soil type reflects that. Most of the soils here are made up of limestone and marine sands. They lie on this heavy layer of clay deposits from the Pleistocene-era. Close to the Adriatic Ocean, Brindisi's climate is hot and dry despite being right next to the seacoast. Alcohol content and sugar levels are typically higher for wines made from these grapes. As regulations allow for a maximum 10g/L residual sugar across most red and white wines produced here, taste is usually high alcohol or fruity with some added sweetness.

Brindisi Wine Characteristics

The Brindisi region is famous for its wine and the quality seen in recent years has encouraged the winemakers from this area to start using it as a distinguishing mark. Brindisi wines are typically red, robust and tannic with deep fruit flavours. It has a striking, persistent winey aroma and is mellow, velvety and slightly acidic on the palate. This wine pairs nicely with pastas. In contrast, the regulations also stipulate that a red Brindisi Riserva must be aged for a minimum of two years. The main grape variety in Brindisi wines is Negroamaro. It's a tannic and late-ripening workhorse of southern Italian red wine grapes, which must be accompanied by up to 30% Malvasia Nera and up to 10% Sangiovese under DOC laws.

Food to pair with Brindisi Wine

1. Cozze alla Tarantina

Cozze alla Tarantina are delicious seafood appetizers with delicate, meaty mussels served in a spicy crude tomato sauce and should be made as fresh as possible. The tomato sauce is typically flavored with garlic and parsley and chiles. We recommend serving this dish with toasted bread or croutons, which can be used to mop up all of the tasty juices. Cozze alla Tarantina make a perfect match with Brindisi wines.

2. Cozze ripiene

Cozze ripiene is a classic Italian dish consisting of stuffed mussels. It can be served either baked or steamed and the sauce is made from the liquid from cooking the mussels. The breaded cheese is delicious, it's tied up and then simmered in the tomatoe sauce. Enjoy this dish with Brindisi wines.

3. Panzerotti

The classic panzerotto filling is simply tomatoes and mozzarella, but they can be filled with pretty much anything in many combinations like proscuitto-mozzarella, pepperoni-provolone, spinach-ricotta, zucchini-mozzarella and onion-olives. Apart from salty versions of the dessert, there are also panzerotti filled with various fruits such as apples, pears, plums, oranges, cherries and strawberries. Ricotta cream is typically used along with chocolate or custard cream. Brindisi wines go well with both variations of this dish!

Places to visit near Brindisi

1. Parco Rupestre Lama D'Antico

The Lama D'Antico Rock Park is one of the most fascinating rock settlements. There, you will find traces from a village (X-XV c. A.D.): -the imposing church carved into the rock, -cave dwellings and caves used. You will also find 2 small churches in the park: St. John's and St. Lawrence's which are nice to visit for their brightly coloured frescoes on the walls inside. The scenery is idyllic and fulfils all expectations of a natural habitat as there are olive groves and Mediterranean features to see as well.

2. Masseria Brancati

You will visit the monumental olive grove, the hypogeum crusher, some historic rooms and end with a tasting of extra virgin olive oil. The duration is about 60/70 minutes and the cost is 12.00 Euros, pp., 6.oo Euros for the children and is free under 6 years.We only speak Italian and English language

3. Scavi di Egnazia

As the largest extant Gnathian settlement discovered in Fasano, Egnazia is a popular archaeological park with finds from numerous other nearby ancient cities. It's located a few kilometers from the sea and at the ancient connection axis between Bari and Brindisi.

Frequently asked questions about Brindisi Wine Region