San Severo

The wines of the "San Severo" Protected Designation of Origin are produced both in the basic version and with an indication of the vine variety. The first category includes: White, Sparkling White,White spumante, Red, Red novello, Red riserva, Rosato and Rosato frizzante. The second, however, includes: Bombino Bianco, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Falanghina, Trebbiano Bianco, Merlot (also rosé), Grapes of Troy or Nero di Troia (also Rosé and Reserve) and Sangiovese (also Rosé).

Grapes

The grapes used for the production of white San Severo wines must come from vineyards composed of the Bombino bianco and Trebbiano bianco vines (both between 40% and 60%). For red and rosé wines, on the other hand, Montepulciano (minimum 70%) and Sangiovese (maximum 30%) are required. Finally, in all variants with an indication of the grape variety, this must represent 85% of the total. The missing quotas, in the different types, can be obtained from other similar berry varieties, suitable for cultivation in the province of Foggia.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The San Severo white wines have a rather pale straw yellow color, which can tend to greenish; the flavor is dry and harmonious, enhanced by a slightly bitter aftertaste (mainly dependent on white Bombino); the aroma is fruity and delicate. In rose wines, on the other hand, there is a light pink color, with violet reflections, or cherry, with different intensity; the aroma is fruity and delicate; the taste is dry. The reds are ruby red, with violet reflections, and when aged tend to garnet; they have a smell of red fruit (sour cherries and cherries), enriched by spicy hints; the taste is dry, warm, dry and rightly tannic. Further specifications on the organoleptic characteristics of each type can be found in the specification.

Grape production area

The production area coincides with the so-called Alto Tavoliere, which in turn is within the Daunia.

Specificity and historical notes

According to an accredited historical reconstruction, the Bombino bianco vine arrived in the area of the current production area of the denomination, following the Knights Templar, to whom, in 1230, Emperor Frederick II handed over the city of San Severo.