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San Severo DOC
One of Italy's earliest DOCs (1968) and historically a source of bulk white for vermouth and sparkling wine bases, from the vast vineyards of the northern Tavoliere near the Gargano. The bianco from Bombino Bianco and Trebbiano is light, neutral and crisp with apple and citrus; the rosso from Montepulciano and Nero di Troia is medium bodied with cherry, plum, pepper and soft tannin. Volume is large but nearly all of it is sold locally or as IGT, so DOC bottles are scarce abroad.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| d'Alfonso del Sordo | San Severo Rosso DOC The zone's leading estate, Montepulciano and Nero di Troia, red cherry, pepper and dusty tannin; the estate's Posta del Falco and Contrada del Santo are IGT and easier to find. | $10 to $15 | Wine-Searcher |
| d'Alfonso del Sordo | San Severo Bianco DOC Bombino Bianco based, lemon, green apple and a saline finish, a clean example of the historic white style. | $9 to $14 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cantine Teanum | San Severo Rosso DOC Large San Severo producer with a full DOC range at low prices; Italy only in practice. | $8 to $12 | Wine-Searcher |