IGT · since 1999
Tarantino
Wine · PGI · 29 municipalities
Recognized in 1999, the Tarantino IGT encompasses 29 municipalities in Puglia, including Castellaneta, defining a distinct viticultural profile. While many regional designations permit loose blending, this IGT enforces a strict rule for two-variety blends: the minor component must exceed 15% of the total blend. For its base red wines, regulations mandate a maximum yield of 23.0 tonnes per hectare and a minimum alcohol content of 11.5% vol. Furthermore, its sweet passito and uve stramature styles demand an unusually high baseline, requiring grapes to achieve at least 15% natural alcohol volume before the drying process even begins.
Primitivo 85%11.5% vol min230 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- from ruby red to garnet
- Taste
- from dry to off-dry, harmonious
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarantino produced?
- Tarantino is produced in 29 municipalities in Puglia, Italy: Avetrana, Carosino, Castellaneta, Crispiano and more.
- What grape is Tarantino made from?
- Tarantino is made from Primitivo (min 85%), Negroamaro (min 85%), Malvasia nera (min 85%), Susumaniello (min 85%), Aglianico (min 85%), Uva di Troia (min 85%), Verdeca (min 85%), Bombino bianco (min 85%), Fiano (min 85%), Chardonnay (min 85%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Tarantino?
- The minimum alcohol content of Tarantino is 11.5% vol.
- What does IGT mean?
- IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.