Cantina Diomede
Cantina Diomede from Apulia bears a name deeply rooted in mythology: The Homeric hero Diomede is said to have once landed in southern Italy and brought with him the vines from which Uva di Troia was created – one of the most fascinating grape varieties of the region.
In the heart of these legendary fields, the Campi Diomede, what began centuries ago continues to grow: wines with character, matured in oak barrels, combining tradition with modern cellar technology. Robust, profound, and with a true Apulian soul – history is in every sip.
Cantina Diomede –
Apulian grape variety history from the Campi Diomede
Cantina Diomede is located in the heart of the Campi Diomede, the region in northern Apulia that owes its name to the Homeric hero Diomedes. Legend has it that he brought with him the vines from which the Uva di Troia was developed – a thick-skinned, tannin-rich variety that has been rooted in this area for centuries and is hardly found elsewhere.
On these historically charged soils, Cantina Diomede works with a clear approach: ripe grapes, aging in oak barrels, no shortcuts. The wines need time – and they take it. The result is red wines with dark fruit, earthy undertones, and a structure that stands up to robust dishes: grilled lamb, ragù alla Barese, or aged Pecorino from the south.
Anyone wanting to discover Apulian wines beyond Primitivo will find an honest address at Cantina Diomede – with a grape variety that tells its own story.

