
Wine

Puglia
Cantina Ruggieri
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The winery
Cantina Ruggieri was founded in Lizzano following the vision of Luigi Ruggieri, who in 1959 united local growers to enhance Salento’s native viticulture. Officially established with the 1961 harvest, the winery combines traditional farming with modern winemaking techniques. Today, with over 400 growers and 500 hectares of vineyards, Cantina Ruggieri produces wines rooted in the identity of Salento, focusing on quality, innovation, and the valorization of native grape varieties.

2 pts / bottle
Wine details
Cantina Ruggieri Baylon 185 Rosato Frizzante is a lively sparkling rosé produced from Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes grown in Lizzano. Hand-harvested grapes undergo cold pre-maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation before secondary fermentation in autoclave to enhance freshness and fine bubbles. Pale pink in color with persistent perlage, it reveals fruity, floral, and herbaceous aromas. Fresh, lightly off-dry, and vibrant on the palate, it is perfect as an aperitif and pairs beautifu…
Region
Old-vine Primitivo and Negroamaro deliver concentration, warmth and character from Italy's sun-drenched heel. Manduria and Salice Salentino lead on quality; Fiano Minutolo and Verdeca are emerging whites. Generous extraction, broad guest appeal and strong by-the-glass margins.
Typical grapes of the region

Wines from Cantina Ruggieri