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Orta Nova DOC
An oddity among Puglian DOCs because it is built on Sangiovese rather than a native grape, a legacy of post war land reform plantings on the flat Tavoliere. The wines are light to medium bodied, red cherry, plum and dried herb with soft tannin and modest acidity, made for quick drinking. Production is close to nil and the DOC is effectively dormant; it survives on paper more than in bottles.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina Sociale di Orta Nova | Orta Nova Rosso DOC The town cooperative is the historic source of DOC wine; light Sangiovese based red, Italy only and intermittent. | $6 to $10 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cantina Sociale di Orta Nova | Orta Nova Rosato DOC Same source, pale cherry rosato; listed for completeness, do not expect to find it outside the province. | $6 to $10 | Wine-Searcher |