A fascinating look at how this iconic grain has evolved from bread-making to Premium Vodka.

Some ingredients were always destined for greatness. Altamura wheat is one of them.
For centuries, this ancient grain has been at the heart of Italy’s most cherished traditions. It has shaped the golden crusts of Pane di Altamura, filled kitchens with the scent of fresh pasta, and earned a Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) status, standing alongside some of Italy’s most celebrated exports – Parma ham, Modena balsamic, and San Marzano tomatoes. And now? It’s making vodka. The world’s finest vodka, in fact.

Altamura Wheat: A Grain Like No Other

Altamura wheat isn’t just wheat. It’s history, flavour, and craftsmanship woven into every grain. Grown in the sun-drenched fields of Puglia, it has long been prized for its rich character, high protein content, and deep, nutty flavour. Bakers have sworn by it for centuries, crafting loaves so perfect they have been protected by law since 37 BC. Yes, 37 BC.
But great ingredients don’t just stay in one lane. When a grain is this exceptional, it demands to be explored.

From the Oven to the Glasss

While Altamura wheat has been shaping Italy’s most famous bread for centuries, its full-bodied complexity and delicate sweetness make it the perfect base for something even more refined… vodka. Most vodkas are made from whatever is cheapest – corn, rye, even potatoes.

The goal? Neutrality. But Altamura Distilleries Vodka takes a different approach.

By using Altamura wheat, this vodka isn’t just smooth—it’s layered, nuanced, and impossibly elegant. It carries hints of soft grain, a whisper of sweetness, and a finish that lingers like the last light over the Puglian countryside.

The result? A vodka that doesn’t just mix. It stands on its own.

The Evolution of an Icon

From ancient ovens to modern martinis, Altamura wheat has been feeding, inspiring, and indulging generations. What started as the backbone of Italy’s most famous bread has evolved into the foundation of a vodka unlike any other. It’s smooth, complex, and deeply rooted in Italian craftsmanship.

So whether it’s baked into a loaf or poured into a glass, one thing is certain…

Altamura wheat was never meant to be ordinary.

And with Altamura Distilleries Vodka, it never will be.