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Copertino DOC

Copertino DOC is a wine appellation located in the Salento peninsula of Puglia, southern Italy, centered around the town of Copertino in the province of Lecce. This subregion enjoys a hot Mediterranean climate with cooling sea breezes from both the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, and features predominantly calcareous clay soils that provide excellent drainage for viticulture. Negroamaro is the dominant grape variety, comprising at least 70% of the blend in red wines, which are known for their robust structure, deep color, and ability to age, often showing notes of dark fruits, tobacco, and spices.

Region
Puglia
Wines
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Wines from Copertino DOC

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Copertino Riserva DOC

Cantina Sociale Cooperativa di Copertino

Red

From the heel of Italy's boot comes this characterful red that perfectly captures Puglia's rustic charm and generous spirit. Copertino Riserva is primarily made from Negroamaro (literally 'black bitter'), a grape that thrives in Puglia's intense heat and delivers wines with remarkable depth and character at prices that seem almost too good to be true. The 'Riserva' designation means this wine has been aged longer than standard bottlings, allowing those initially robust tannins to soften and develop more complex secondary flavors. What's impressive is how this cooperative winery – where local growers pool their resources – consistently produces such high-quality wine at such reasonable prices. This isn't a polished international-style red trying to impress critics; it's an authentic regional wine that pairs perfectly with food and offers a genuine taste of southern Italian wine tradition. Perfect for those nights when you want something with a bit of age and complexity without venturing into special occasion pricing territory.