The 2015 Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera is a medium to full-weight blend of 50% Uva di Troia, 35% Montepulciano and 15% Bombino Bianco that shows round, ripe fruit and more primary definition than other offerings from Alberto Longo. Nuances of sour cherry appear alongside a note that is somewhere between a toasted nut and smoky tar. This medium-texture red would be good for a simple pork sausage on the grill.

The easy-going 2014 Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera represents a blend of 50% Uva di Troia, 35% Montepulciano and 15% Bombino Bianco. The wine sees extended skin contact and rests in cement vats for a short, six-month period in order to achieve balance and stability. This is a steady and refreshing red wine that would pair next to cheesy pasta or white meat. It offers a simple but complete package from a lesser vintage. The Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera appellation was founded in 1975 and became Puglia's second DOC wine zone at that time.

The 2011 Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera is a blend of 50% Nero di Troia, 35% Montepulciano and 15% Bombino Bianco. Alberto Longo is one of the most prolific and articulate narrators of this little-known DOC appellation in the Dauno Apennines, just south of the Gargano peninsula (the "spur" on the "boot" of Italy). Thanks to the warm vintage, this edition shows a bold, ripe style with dark berry jam and deep layers of fruit. The wine exhibits a dark purple color with little light penetration. It is highly drinkable and generous in a very frank, confident and upfront manner. Fresh acidity does a good job of countering the ripeness of the fruit.