DOC · since 2009
Colline Joniche Tarantine
Wine · PDO · 10 municipalities
Established in 2009, the Colline Joniche Tarantine DOC spans ten Puglian municipalities, including Castellaneta and Martina Franca, where Primitivo serves as the flagship variety at a minimum of 85%. What distinguishes this denomination from surrounding appellations is the strict aging regimen required for its Riserva Superiore wines; both Rosso Superiore and Primitivo Superiore must undergo 30 months of aging, with at least 12 months resting in wood. Furthermore, the DOC allows for specialized high-strength Primitivo Liquoroso styles that reach a total alcohol content of 17.5%, showcasing a diverse range of dry, sweet, and fortified profiles rarely grouped under a single regional designation.
Primitivo 85%13% vol min110 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
The facts
- Colour
- red, tending to purplish when young and to garnet with aging
- Taste
- vinous, pleasant, full, harmonious, tending to velvety with aging, sometimes slightly medium-sweet
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colline Joniche Tarantine produced?
- Colline Joniche Tarantine is produced in 10 municipalities in Puglia, Italy: Castellaneta, Crispiano, Ginosa, Grottaglie and more.
- What grape is Colline Joniche Tarantine made from?
- Colline Joniche Tarantine is made from Primitivo (min 85%), altri vitigni a bacca nera non aromatici idonei alla coltivazione nella zona viticola Salento – Arco Jonico.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Colline Joniche Tarantine?
- The minimum alcohol content of Colline Joniche Tarantine is 13% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.