The Heel of the Boot: A Taste of Puglia

Heading south and east out of the well-travelled zone of Rome and Central Italy, you will cross the craggy Appennini and find yourself in Italy’s “breadbasket”, Puglia!  The Adriatic to the east and the Ionian Sea to the south, wrap the heel of the boot in abundant sunshine.  Some of Italy’s best bread, olives and wines come from this region.  Whether the glossy primitivo or the more rustic negroamaro varietals, you’re sure to fund ample body, juicy fruit and soft, sun-baked texture. We are also including a wine from the adjacent rural, undeveloped inland mountains of Basilicata.  Agriculture, including viticulture is sparse in this rugged region, though powerful reds rule the slopes of the extinct Vulture volcano.