In the wine-growing landscape of Lucera, in the heart of the Tavoliere delle Puglie and on the edge of the Daunia region, the vine thrives in a terrain characterised by open plains, rolling hills and the foothills of the Apennines. The Mediterranean climate – hot and dry, with long summers, mild winters, more humid autumns and marked daily temperature variations linked to altitude – favours the even ripening of the grapes and the development of well-defined aromas.
The soils alternate between clayey and clay-loam components – often deep and capable of retaining water – and calcareous, sandy-clay and sandy-siliceous substrates. This geological diversity helps to produce balanced wines with an intense and distinctive profile, underpinned by a pleasant structure and a harmonious flavour profile.
Local tradition places particular emphasis on the Uva di Troia grape, also known as Sumarello, alongside Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera di Brindisi, Bombino Bianco, Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Bianca. This yields ruby-red, dry and full-bodied wines, alongside regional expressions that successfully combine fruit, freshness and balance. Viticulture preserves historic training systems such as the alberello and Guyot, now complemented by the espalier, spurred cordon and pruning practices designed to control vigour. An ancient viticultural tradition, documented as far back as the Magna Graecia period, thus continues to define Lucera’s oenological identity.