Italy — wine

Galatina

Southernmost Puglia DOC near Lecce producing Negroamaro reds, Chardonnay and Malvasia Bianca whites from deep red clay soils; one of Italy's most sun-intense wine zones.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Intense heat; concentrated and powerful Negroamaro from this extreme terroir.
2021 Marginally cooler; Negroamaro more approachable and aromatic.
2020 Good vintage; classic Galatina depth and warmth.
2019 Standard vintage; reliable southern Italian character.
2018 Consistent vintage; honest and food-friendly.