Daunia is the area of Apulia which extends from the Capitanata to the Sub-Appenines, sloping gradually down to the north of Bari Province. The geometrically perfect scenery consists of tiny plots, and this exceptional landscape can be viewed from Rignano Garganico, the “Balcony of the Gargano”. As the seasons slip past, the colours change: the green of the vines, the silver of the olive-trees, the yellow wheat, the brown earth after ploughing. History, art, wine and gastronomic traditions co-exist in this land where Montepulciano d’Abruzzo dominates the reds, and Bombino Bianco the whites and sparkling wines. Montepulciano produces full-bodied reds, and gives excellent results here in this area of Apulia. Bombino is elegant and distinguished, with a remarkable structure and acidity, and is often used together with Trebbiano Toscano to create
particularly delicate whites.
Nero di Troia is also very important, a strong variety which is mostly used unblended to produce reds well-suited to long ageing. There are also some rare gems in Daunia, such as Somarello – found mostly around Lucera – together with Tuccanese and Uva Zagarese.