Where is Squinzano produced?

Squinzano is produced in 9 municipalities in Puglia, Italy: Campi Salentina, Cellino San Marco, Lecce, Novoli and more.

What grape is Squinzano made from?

Squinzano is made from Negroamaro (min 70%), Malvasia nera di Brindisi, Malvasia nera di Lecce, Sangiovese e altri vitigni a bacca nera idonei (Salento-Arco Ionico).

What is the minimum alcohol content of Squinzano?

The minimum alcohol content of Squinzano is 12% vol.

DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.

DOC · since 1982

Squinzano

Wine · PDO · 9 municipalities

Established in 1982, the Squinzano DOC spans nine municipalities in Puglia, including Campi Salentina and San Pietro Vernotico, where 17 verified producers operate. Squinzano distinguishes itself from neighboring appellations by enforcing an exceptionally low grape-to-wine press yield capped at 50% for its rosato wines, whereas other styles allow up to 70%. The classic rosso relies on a minimum of 70% Negroamaro, which may be blended with Malvasia nera di Brindisi, Malvasia nera di Lecce, or Sangiovese. Aged for at least two years from November of the harvest year, the Riserva tier must reach a minimum alcohol level of 12.5%.

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Production zone

Producers17 verified

Agricola Santa Barbara✓

Agricole Rizzello✓

The facts

Colour: ruby red of varying intensity, sometimes with orange highlights when aged
Taste: full, velvety, harmonious
Consortium: Consorzio per la tutela dei vini DOP Brindisi e DOP Squinzano →

The producers 17

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Agricola Santa Barbara

Botrugno Sergio Az. Vitivinicola

Brindisi

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Cantina Coop. Rif. Fond. di Mesagne

+ 11 more — every one from the consortium's official list

Frequently asked questions

Where is Squinzano produced?: Squinzano is produced in 9 municipalities in Puglia, Italy: Campi Salentina, Cellino San Marco, Lecce, Novoli and more.
What grape is Squinzano made from?: Squinzano is made from Negroamaro (min 70%), Malvasia nera di Brindisi, Malvasia nera di Lecce, Sangiovese e altri vitigni a bacca nera idonei (Salento-Arco Ionico).
What is the minimum alcohol content of Squinzano?: The minimum alcohol content of Squinzano is 12% vol.
What does DOC mean?: DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.