When one thinks of Apulian wines, the image that often comes to mind is of intense, full-bodied reds. Yet there is another side to Puglia in the glass-more agile, luminous, and focused on freshness and drinkability. This is the world of rosé and sparkling wines, two distinct yet complementary expressions of the same territory.
Both originate from grapes grown under the same sun, caressed by the same winds, in soils that retain warmth and release minerality. The style may change, but the identity remains.
Apulian Rosé: A New Tradition
In Puglia, rosé is not a compromise-it is a deliberate choice. Traditionally, it comes from red grape varieties vinified with short maceration, enough to extract color and aromas without emphasizing structure.
The Primitivo Salento Rosato by Masseria Borgo dei Trulli is a clear example of this approach. In the glass, it shows a pale pink hue, with aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, and delicate flowers. On the palate, it is fresh and savory, with enough presence to accompany not only aperitifs but also a full meal.
It pairs beautifully with seafood dishes, light fried foods, grilled vegetables, and even more structured preparations like fresh tomato pasta or a light eggplant parmigiana.
Puglian Sparkling Wines: Precision and Freshness
In recent years, Puglia’s sparkling wines have carved out a space of their own, focusing on cleanliness, balance, and local identity. They don’t aim to imitate distant models but interpret the traditional method with a local sensitivity.
The Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Bio by Masseria Borgo dei Trulli is produced from organically cultivated grapes and follows a bottle refermentation process that emphasizes finesse and verticality. The bubbles are fine, with an aromatic profile that recalls citrus, bread crust, and floral notes. On the palate, it is taut and dry, with a fresh finish that invites another sip.
It’s a sparkling wine suited not only to start a meal but also to accompany it-especially with raw seafood, delicate appetizers, or vegetable-based dishes.
Two Styles, One Philosophy
Though rosé and sparkling wines may seem worlds apart, they share much in common. Both focus on freshness, precision, and drinkability. Both represent a less obvious side of Puglia, one that expresses itself outside the classic bold red framework.
Rosé plays on immediacy and versatility. Sparkling wine leans into tension and purity. Yet the common thread remains the territory: intense sunlight, limestone soils, constant ventilation.
When to Choose Them
Rosé is a natural choice for long lunches, informal gatherings, and Mediterranean cuisine. Sparkling wines are ideal for opening moments but can also carry an entire meal if the menu is well-balanced.
Keeping both types in the cellar means having two distinct keys to interpret the same land, adapting to seasons and occasions.
Apulian rosé and sparkling wines are not lesser alternatives to bold reds. They are complementary expressions of a territory that knows how to shift tone without losing character.
In both the Primitivo Salento Rosato and the Spumante Metodo Classico Brut Bio by Masseria Borgo dei Trulli, freshness, precision, and identity come together. Two different wines, born from the same land, capable of telling its story with elegance and coherence.