The dominant grape is the Negroamaro which has been planted in the region for centuries. The wine is a blend of 80% - 85% Negroamaro and 15% - 20% Malvasia Nero. I just sat down and opened a wine that I have not had in quite some time. At $9, the price was right. It's Fabulous! The color is a very dark ruby red.

This 85% Negroamaro , 15% Malvasia Nera red wine blend from the Puglia region of Italy is ruby colored with aromatic hints of tobacco and spice and slightly bitter flavors of cherry and cedar. From The Wine Room of Forest Hills

Soil composition: sandy and clay: 95% Negroamaro, 5% Black Malvasia from Brindisi and from Lecce. ©2008 photo by Dave Trieger A great litle wine bar/restaurant called InVino , on the lower east side, is where I tried this red wine from Apuglia, (the heel of the boot) Italy. Vinification: in stainless steel containers. but I'll check.