In the heart of Apulia, Orta Nova invites wine enthusiasts to explore its unique terroir, which thrives on the indigenous varieties of Nero di Troia, Bombino Nero, and Fiano. The region's picturesque landscapes, rich agricultural traditions, and local culture meld seamlessly with its wine tourism offerings. Visitors can engage in memorable winery tours and tastings, immersing themselves in the authentic flavors of this area while discovering hidden vineyards and rustic charm at its finest.
Orta Nova is a DOC in Italy, located in the Puglia region. Orta Nova wines were awarded DOC status. Specific elements in viticulture and winemaking makes Orta Nova wines very special.These specifics contribute to a style you won’t find anywhere else - in Italy or around the world. We encourage you to dive into the Orta Nova wine region, because of their world-class status of wines.
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Orta Nova is about 25.4 kilometers from Foggia, in the region of Puglia, in southern Italy. It stretches to the southern part of the Tavoliere on the right bank of the River Carapelle.
The DOC Orta Nova is named after the ancient port city of Orta Nova, located 25km inland before the shoreline reaches Tuscany. The word "Orta" means garden, according to the most common theories. It has a city surrounded on all sides by kilometers of well-maintained olive trees, vineyards and fields dedicated to agriculture or fruit and vegetables.
In 1808, Orta became an independent town with Ordona and Carapelle. After Italy's unification in 1863, she received the name of Nova to distinguish herself from two similarly-named towns in Italy Orta San Giulio and Orta di Atella.
Vineyards ofof Orta Nova DOC are planted in limestone soil with some sand, and a small percentage of ash from nearby volcanoes. In Orta Nova, summers are typically short, but hot and mostly clear. The winters are long and cold with a lot of wind. The average temperature ranges from 3.3°C to 32.7°C and is rarely below -1°C or above 37.2°C over the course of the year.
A lot of successful wineries are located in this region due to its rich soil and optimal climate for grape-growing.
Orta Nova wines come in both red and rosé, with rosé wine being the most popular form of vinous production in Puglia. Red Orta DOC is dry, medium alcohol wine and has a full-body with tannic acidity that brings to mind earthy and hearty dishes. This wine would go well with Mediterranean dishes, soups stewed in tomato, peppers and spices. Orta Nova PDO Rosé presents a light, Mediterranean style. It has a red-colored wine appearance with a delicate aroma that is slightly vinous and fresh tasting. Fish, oysters and other seafood are good pairings when it's young. Alcohol content for this wine is 11.5%.
The grape varieties in the Orta Nova wine region are common varieties: Sangiovese, Uva di Troia, Montepulciano, Lambrusco Maestri and Trebbiano Toscano. It is important to note that sangiovese, the type of grape variety that is most widely planted in Italy, is at the core of these wines.
Orecchiette con cime di rapa is one of the most popular pasta dishes in Italian cuisine. The hearty dish is best scooped up with orecchiette, a small ear-shaped pasta that is perfect for grabbing the chunky pieces of boiled broccoli rabe, or rapini - a leafy, green vegetable closely related to turnips.
This rustic dish is perfect for anyone who appreciates a bit of warmth and subtlety in their flavours. Rich, freshly grated cheese combined with the peppery bite of pepperoncino makes this dish a true delight. This dish is perfect with Orta Nova wine.
Frisele is a traditional Italian rusk made of plain flour, semolina flour, salt, yeast and water. The rusks are double-baked, which greatly improves their shelf life. One specialty of Salento is Friselle Salentina, which is a toasted friselle topped with fresh tomatoes. We recommend that you try this dish with Orta Nova wine.
Ciceri e tria is a traditional Italian dish with Arabian roots. The dish mainly consists of pasta and chickpeas, and is usually served as a first course in Italian restaurants. Additionally, the dish can be enhanced with onions, carrots, garlic or black pepper. One part of the pasta is fried in olive oil - it was originally done that way to make food feel more meaty during the times when eating meat was not encouraged. Give this dish a chance with a glass of Orta Nova's delicious wine.
Castel del Monte is an old castle near from Orta Nova wine region. King Frederick II built it in 1240, when he inherited the land from his mother Constance of Sicily. You won't regret spending a day here.
Pompei is a city in Southern Italy which overlooks their active volcano, Vesuvius. It's known for the well-preserved remains of the ancient Roman town, Pompeii. The city was buried by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The ancient ruins here include the frescoed Villa of the Mysteries and Pompeii's amphitheater. The Sanctuary of the Madonna of the Rosary in town has mosaics and a large cupola.
Foggia's Cathedral is right next to De Sanctis Square in the city's center. It was built in a Roman style and has some exquisite reliefs on the facade. The interior of this church is simple but elegant and there's an oil painting of Jesus at the top.
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