Aperitivo Pugliese A Menu & Guide to Happy Hour in Puglia

ItaliansWhen escape summer to soak it all hits, in along the coasts of stunning Puglia. From meals overlooking the crystal clear waters of Salento to the bursting energy and plentiful ingredients of the markets stands in small coastal villages, the heel of the Italian peninsula is home to some of the most well-known and vibrant flavors of . Let us transport you with a taste- driven trip to Puglia! Pugliese Bites • Summer Wines Places to Visit

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What To Drink Primitivo Brut NV 11/gl Puglia is known for its robust Polvanera, and bold red wines, especially Spumante/Sparkling Primitivo: meaning “primitive,” it Segreto di Bianca 12/gl is one of the oldest grape varieties Fiano in all of Europe. The natural heat Masseria Cuturi 1881, Manduria of Puglia can often over-ripen Bianco/White the grapes, but thanks to the fresh Gioia del Colle 12/gl Scirocco Winds that travel from Primitivo Northern Africa, the climate is Fatalone, Gioia del Colle perfectly balanced. Rosso/Red

What To Eat Puglia’s sun-soaked landscape and Mediterranean-kissed coasts give us simple ingredients bursting with powerful flavor, from ’s abundant produce to the blue fish of the Adriatic and Ionian seas and the fruity extra virgin olive oil from centuries-old ulivi, or olive trees. All are celebrated through Puglia’s signature dishes, like pasta with bitter cime di rapa, marinated zucchine alla scapece, and all the fried street food you can dream up. VERDURE FRITTE 11 CAVATELLI CON 26 Crispy Green Market CIME DI RAPA Vegetables, Lemon Handmade Cavatelli, Broccoli Rabe, Anchovy, ZUCCHINE 8 Chili, Lemon, Garlic ALLA SCAPECE Marinated Zucchini, Mint, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Did you know? “Scapece” likely derives from the Arabic for “vinegar,” and was a means of conserving food during the middle ages. Today, this marinade is also used for fresh produce, then often fried, Puglia for a refreshing flavor in hot summer months. Places to Visit Trulli di – A must-visit Unesco World Heritage site due to the trulli, white circular buildings with cone-shaped roofs that dot the entire city. Salento – Surrounded by the sea on all sides, this area of Puglia is a top summer destination thanks to its historic masserie (farms), white beaches and crystal clear waters. – The famed village is built into the cliffside overlooking the Mare Adriatico, popular for its many grottos and Roman ruins.