Tarantino

The Protected Geographical Indication "Tarantino" identifies white wines (also in the Sparkling, Overripe and Passito types), red wines (also in the Sparkling, Overripe, Passito and Novello types) and rosé wines (also in the Sparkling and Novello types).

Grapes

Wines with Protected Geographical Indication "Tarantino" must be produced from vines suitable for cultivation in the province of Taranto. The specification of the grape varieties is reserved for wines at least 85% produced with the corresponding grape variety. The remaining 15% can be produced from another vine suitable for cultivation in the provincia of Taranto. The specification of the vine is also provided for the types Sparkling, Passito and Novello for the red berry, Rosato for the black berry. The complete list of vines involved in the specification can be consulted on the product specification.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The white wine (minimum total alcoholic strength by volume of 10% vol.) is more or less intense straw yellow in colour, with a pleasant and delicate aroma and a fresh taste, from dry to sweet. The red type (11.50% vol.) has a colour ranging from ruby red to garnet, combined with a pleasant, characteristic aroma and a dry to sweet, harmonious flavour. The Rosato version (11% vol.) has a more or less intense pink colour, a characteristic fruity aroma and a dry to sweet, harmonious taste. For the specific characteristics of the other types, single-variety and with particular vinification, please refer to the indications contained in the product specification. 

Grape production area

The production area is mainly hilly, with an average altitude of 200 meters above sea level.

Specificity and historical notes

The origin of viticulture in the area of Tarantino is due to the Spartan settlers who founded the Greek city. Wine production played a fundamental role in the history of the V-III century B.C.