Negroamaro
With more than 11,000 hectares of vineyards in Italy, Negroamaro is a widespread grape variety in Apulia and, in particular, in Salento in the provinces of Brindisi, Taranto and Lecce. With an appearance in Italy thanks to the Greek colonization of the eighth century BC, it hides in the name a possible repetition of the term 'dark', both with the word mavro (black) and with the Latin term nigrum (black). An etymology confirmed by the dark and impenetrable red that characterizes a wine that is undoubtedly recognizable and soon widely used above all as a blending grape. Wine that brings color and that has only recently gained full consideration as a wine proposed alone or in a blend of great charm. In addition to the production of rosé wines, it is a powerful blend, capable of giving body and color while also releasing pleasant and very characteristic bitter notes. The high vigor of the vine requires radical interventions in the vineyard to limit productivity and regiment the plant. Negroamaro finds the correct amount of water needed during the vegetative phase in calcareous and clayey soils. Vinified in purity it is able to offer a wine with an impenetrable color tending to garnet. The nose dominates the red and black fruits in jam, plum, with some menthol and balsamic notes, a hint of thyme often accompanied by subtle spicy hints, leather and cocoa. Negroamaro is powerful and authentic, a true regional pride in the creation of wines with a strong personality.
The Negroamaro of Salento
When it comes to Negroamaro, references to Salento are immediate, in particular to the provinces of Brindisi, Taranto and Lecce where the vine is most widespread. The Salice Salentino DOC appellation created in 1976 also provides for the use of 90% Negroamaro grapes in the Salice Salentino DOC Negroamaro Riserva version, making this grape an ideal representative of the area's viticulture. Given the full body and consistent tannic value, this grape is also suitable for aging, giving more accentuated tertiary hints that greatly distinguish it from the young versions and usually characterized by a more marked acidity. There are currently 21 appellations in which it appears including Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto DOC, Leverano DOC, Nardò DOC.
What is the origin of the Negroamaro grape?
In all likelihood, the origins of Negroamaro date back to the Greek colonization of the Italian peninsula during the eighth century BC.
What are the characteristics of a wine produced with Negroamaro grapes?
From the visual point of view, among the characteristics of a wine produced with Negroamaro grapes there is first of all the great chromatic intensity determined by a dark red color tending to black. On the nose the Negroamaro releases red and black fruits in jam, plum, raisins, also giving some pleasant spiciness of pepper and thyme. On the palate it is warm and compact, very enveloping with excellent structure and a recognizable tannic capacity, all characteristics that often prelude to a long finish and a complex taste.
What is the best Negroamaro based wine?
If you are looking for the best wine made from Negroamaro grapes it can certainly be of some help to know that Salice Salentino Negroamaro Riserva contains, according to the specification, a high percentage of Negroamaro which makes the blend and its organoleptic characteristics very recognizable.
Salento Negroamaro IGT 2022 Masseria Ficarigna
This Salento Negroamaro is produced starting from one of the most representative native vines of the Salento peninsula, of which Masseria Ficarigna is the spokesperson. Inspired by the symbolic fruit of the prickly pear, the label shows a stylized image of a "pica", the Salento magpie, one of the birds that contribute to the dispersion of seeds and the spread of this plant in the region.
The grapes are carefully picked by the winery team and immediately transported to the cellar where a soft pres...
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Salento Negroamaro IGT Calafuria 2024 Tormaresca
Salento Tormaresca Calafuria by Marchesi Antinori was born in the homonymous estate, owned by the Antinori family and located in Apulia, in the Salento area.
It is produced exclusively with Negroamaro grapes, selected by hand, gently destemmed and softly pressed. The must obtained is placed in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 10 °C, to obtain a natural settling. Subsequently, alcoholic fermentation takes place at low temperatures, around 16 °C, to keep the primary aromas of th...
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Salento Negroamaro IGT F 2021 San Marzano
Salento Negroamaro F di San Marzano is born in vineyards located in the district of Monte La Conca, in the municipality of San Marzano.
It is produced exclusively with Negroamaro grapes, harvested by hand towards the last week of September. Fermentation takes place in rotovinifiers at a controlled temperature of 24-26 ° C for about 10-15 days. Subsequently the wine is aged in barrique for 12 months before being bottled.
It is characterized by an intense purple red color. The nose opens with hints ...
View product pageSalice Salentino DOP 2024 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli
This red wine from Borgo dei Trulli is made from Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera grapes and is born in vineyards located in Apulia, in the province of Brindisi.
The grapes are harvested by hand at the end of September, to then be destemmed and vinified as a whole grape. The grapes of the two vines are fermented together in thermo-regulated steel tanks for 8–10 days. Malolactic fermentation is then induced, followed by ageing in steel for 80% of the wine, while the remaining 20% is aged in tonneaux f...
View product pageSalento Negroamaro IGT 2024 Notte Rossa
The Negroamaro di Notte Rossa originates from vineyards located on medium-clayey soils, located at an altitude of about 100 meters above sea level.
It is entirely obtained from Negroamaro clusters, collected between the second and third week of September. After a maceration of about 10 days at a controlled temperature, fermentation with selected yeasts begins. The wine ages in steel before being bottled.
Purple-red in color, it expresses an intense and persistent aroma of blackcurrant and wild ber...
View product pagePuglia IGT Negroamaro Orfeo 2022 Paolo Leo
Paolo Leo 's Orfeo originates from vineyards located in the heart of Salento, in an area affected by the breezes of the Ionian and Adriatic seas.
It is obtained exclusively from Negroamaro grapes, harvested by hand in the early hours of dawn. Fermentation takes place, with maceration on the skins for 12-15 days at controlled temperature. The wine ages first in steel, for 3 months, then in French and American oak barrels for 12 months and for a further 3 months in bottle, before being marketed.
Win...
View product pageSalento Negroamaro IGT 2022 Cantele
Cantele's Salento Negroamaro is an authentic and faithful expression of this vine, which represents the black soul of Salento. Known among local farmers with the name of Niuru Maru and used in the last century as a blending wine, today it has its own and typical identity and is among the flagship wines of the Apulia region.
The harvest takes place in mid-September. The must ferments in steel tanks at a temperature of 22-24 °C, macerating on the skins for a period of about 6–7 days. Finally the wi...
View product pageSalice Salentino DOC Talò 2021 San Marzano
Salice Salentino di San Marzano belongs to the Talò line. Born in vineyards located 100 m above sea level, on the Salento hills of Apulia.
Obtained mainly from Negroamaro grapes and from Malvasia Nera di Brindisi grapes, carefully harvested during the second half of September, this wine ferments with selected yeasts and then ages in French oak barrels for 6 months, before being bottled.
Salice Salentino Talò has a bright ruby red colour, with slight garnet sensations. On the nose, it brings a very...
View product pageSalento IGP Negroamaro Notte Rossa
The Negroamaro di Notte Rossa originates from vineyards located on medium-clayey soils, located at an altitude of about 100 meters above sea level.
It is entirely obtained from Negroamaro grapes, harvested between the second and third week of September. After a maceration of about 10 days at a controlled temperature, fermentation with selected yeasts begins. The wine ages in steel before being bottled.
Purple-red in color, it expresses an intense and persistent aroma of blackcurrant and wild berri...
View product pageSalento IGT Negroamaro Jo 2022 Gianfranco Fino
Jo by Gianfranco Fino is a Negroamaro produced in the Manduria area of Puglia, from vineyards cultivated on clay-limestone soils. The Mediterranean climate, characterized by the sea breeze from the Ionian and the warm Apulian sun, allows for the production of a wine of great elegance and aromatic intensity.
The harvest is carried out manually with a careful selection of the bunches, transported in refrigerated trucks to preserve their freshness. After destemming and soft pressing, the must macera...
View product pagePuglia IGP Negroamaro 'Nterra 2023 PietraPura
The Negroamaro 'Nterra by PietraPura is obtained from selected grapes in the heart of Salento, a region dedicated to viticulture for centuries. The name represents the authentic expression of this indigenous grape variety, which embodies the tradition and unique character of the territory. The wine is made through careful processing that enhances its typicity and balance.
The grapes are vinified with controlled-temperature maceration, followed by a gentle pressing of the must at the end of fermen...
View product pageSalice Salentino DOC 2023 Notte Rossa
The Salice Salentino di Notte Rossa derives from vineyards located in the heart of the homonymous protected designation of origin.
It is mainly obtained from Negroamaro grapes and from Malvasia Nera di Brindisi grapes, harvested in the second half of September. After a maceration at controlled temperature of about 10 days, fermentation in steel with selected yeasts follows. The wine ages in French oak barrels for 6 months before being bottled.
It has a bright ruby red color with garnet reflections...
View product pagePuglia Negroamaro IGT Neprica 2023 Tormaresca
Nèprica Negroamaro was born from the vineyards of Tormaresca, an Apulian outpost of the Antinori winery, which develop along the Adriatic coast, between the pine forests and the sea. The company's goal is to produce great wines from the region's native vines.
Obtained from pure Negroamaro grapes, harvested after a slight over-ripening in the plant, it is the result of a vinification in steel with maceration at a temperature not exceeding 26 ° C. Once the malolactic fermentation is over, the wine ...
View product pageSalento IGP Negroamaro Liala 2023 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli
The Negroamaro Liala di Borgo dei Trulli was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Guagnano, in the province of Lecce. The female name "Liala" means "night".
The grapes are harvested by hand in the second half of September, as soon as the grapes begin drying on the vine. The grapes are destemmed and vinified with whole berries. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in thermoregulated steel tanks and lasts 8-10 days thanks to the addition of selected yeasts. Malolactic fermentation is ...
View product pageVino Spumante Brut Rosamaro Masseria Altemura
Rosamaro is a Charmat Method sparkling wine made from Negroamaro grapes that brings with it the energy and light of the Salento coast.
It has a bright and shiny cherry pink color, with a fine perlage. The nose is intense and fruity: it releases fresh hints of rennet apple and small red fruits. The same sensations perceived on the nose are found punctual on the palate, to flow into an overall soft and flowing experience.
Recommended as an aperitif or in combination with fish dishes.
View product pageNegroamaro di Terra d'Otranto DOC 2022 Notte Rossa
The Negroamaro of Terra d'Otranto di Notte Rossa comes from vineyards of the Salento peninsula, planted on soils of red earth, in a warm and low rainfall environment, characterized by remarkably high temperature excursions.
It is produced with 100% Negroamaro grapes, harvested in the last week of September. After a long maceration and contact with the skins, the must ferments at a controlled temperature of 24-26 ° C. The wine ages for 6 months in French oak barrels.
Wine with a deep purple red col...
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