
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.

7 pts / bottle
Wine details
Manonera is an intense and full-bodied Primitivo di Manduria, expressing the warm and authentic character of Salento. Produced by Cantina Ruggieri from carefully selected hand-harvested grapes grown in the vineyards of Lizzano, the wine ages in French oak barrels and tonneaux to achieve depth and elegance. The bouquet reveals ripe plum, black cherry, sweet spices, and cocoa notes. On the palate, it is rich, smooth, and enveloping, supported by noble tannins and a long, persistent finish with hin…
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