Ostuni DOC

Ostuni is a white or rosé style Italian wine awarded Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status in 1972, in the Province of Brindisi of Apulia.

[2][3] The zone of production of the area is limited to the communes of Ostuni, Carovigno, San Vito dei Normanni, San Michele Salentino and parts of the communes of Brindisi, Latiano and Ceglie Messapica.

Situated among three small mountains at the edge of the Murge range, vineyards in the area experience diverse microclimate and terroir variations.

[4] The white DOC classified wine, Ostuni Bianco, is composed of a blend of mostly Impigno and Francavilla.

[2] In recent years the wines of Ostuni have garnered more international interest as the overall quality level has improved with investments in viticulture and winemaking.