Ostuni

“Ostuni" is a Protected Designation of Origin that identifies the white wine of the same name (also called Bianco di Ostuni), as well as the Ostuni Ottavianello (or Ottavianello di Ostuni).

Grapes

The production of Bianco di Ostuni requires grapes from vineyards consisting of vines Impigno (between 50% and 85%) and Francavilla (between 15% and 50%). The use of the Bianco di Alessano and Verdeca vines, alone or in combination, is also permitted, up to a maximum of 10%. Ottavianello di Ostuni, on the other hand, is made from grapes of the same name (minimum 85%), together with those of Negroamaro, Malvasia nera, Notar Domenico and Sussumariello (maximum 15%, alone or combined).

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

Ostuni Bianco (minimum total alcoholic strength by volume 11% vol.) has a straw yellow aspect and releases a vinous and delicate perfume, well combined with a dry, harmonious and clean taste. Ottavianello (11.5% vol.), on the other hand, is distinguished by its colour, which can range from cherry to ruby red; its aroma is vinous and delicate; its flavour is dry and harmonious.

Grape production area

The production area is entirely within the province of Brindisi and covers the territory of five different municipalities. Although it is not a particularly large area, it has a considerable variability of soils and a climate that, in some parts, is influenced by the Mediterranean, while in others tends to the cold temperate.

Specificity and historical notes

Ostuni is one of the Italian areas with the oldest wine-growing tradition, which began at the time of the Greeks and was continued by the Lombards.