Product Summary

Puglia Pop Riccio Verdeca 2021 is a vibrant expression of 100% Verdeca, an indigenous white grape that has been cultivated in Puglia for centuries. Grown in the picturesque Valle d'Itria, the wine reflects the region's limestone soils, Mediterranean climate and cooling coastal influences. Hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts, Riccio matures for six months in stainless steel tanks followed by three months of bottle ageing, preserving the purity, freshness and mineral character that define this distinctive variety.

🍷 Tasting Notes: Fresh aromas of green apple, ripe pear, bergamot and white blossom are complemented by delicate citrus notes and subtle Mediterranean herbs. The palate is crisp and elegant, combining bright fruit, refreshing acidity and a clean mineral finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings: Grilled sea bass, seafood linguine, burrata, grilled asparagus, lemon risotto, roasted vegetables, otah toast and chilli crab.

🌡️ Serve at: 10°C

🍇 Grape: 100% Verdeca | Region: Valle d'Itria, Puglia, Italy | Alcohol: (Please 12.5%

Tasting Experience

Colour

Bright straw yellow with youthful green reflections.

Aroma & Palate

The nose is fresh and aromatic, revealing green apple, ripe pear, bergamot and delicate white flowers. Indigenous yeast fermentation allows the varietal character to remain pure and expressive, while stainless steel maturation preserves freshness and precision. The palate is lively yet elegant, balancing crisp acidity with gentle citrus fruit and a distinctive mineral character that lingers on the finish.

Body

Light to medium-bodied with refreshing acidity, a silky texture and excellent balance.

Finish

Clean, persistent and mineral, leaving lingering notes of citrus, pear and delicate floral aromas.

Why This Wine Matters

While varieties such as Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are widely recognised, Verdeca remains one of Italy's hidden treasures. Native to Puglia, it has long been valued for producing fresh, elegant white wines that reflect the region's Mediterranean climate and limestone-rich soils.

Riccio showcases the variety in its purest form. By combining hand harvesting, indigenous yeast fermentation and stainless steel maturation, Puglia Pop allows Verdeca's naturally bright fruit, floral aromatics and refreshing minerality to take centre stage. It is an excellent introduction to one of Southern Italy's most distinctive indigenous white grapes.

Food Pairings

International

• Grilled sea bass
• Seafood linguine
• Burrata with olive oil
• Lemon risotto
• Grilled prawns

Vegetarian

• Burrata salad
• Grilled asparagus
• Mushroom risotto
• Roasted Mediterranean vegetables

Singapore & Regional

• Otah toast
• Chilli crab
• Steamed fish
• Seafood hor fun

Technical Details

Closing Line

Riccio beautifully showcases Verdeca's fresh Mediterranean character, offering crisp fruit, floral elegance and mineral freshness in a wine that celebrates one of Puglia's most distinctive native white grapes.