Puglia, 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.
Puglia IGT specification allows the production of a wide range of wines: white, rosé, red, sparkling, young and passito. The production area extends over the territories of the provinces of Bari, BAT (Barletta - Andria - Trani), Brindisi, Foggia, Lecce, Taranto. Apulia is part of one of the oldest areas of domestication of the vine, which most likely dates back to an era prior to Greek colonization. For some decades Apulia has left behind a past of quantity production, to embark on a path in the sign of quality, reaching levels of excellence, especially in the field of reds and rosés.
The grapes most used for the production of Puglia IGT wines are: bianco d’Alessano, bombino bianco, bombino nero, impigno, malvasia nera, moscatello selvatico, negramaro, notardomenico, pampanuto, primitivo, susumaniello, uva di Troia and verdeca.
Puglia IGT Negroamaro Rosato 2024 Masseria Ficarigna
Negroamaro Rosato by Masseria Ficarigna is a rosé wine produced in the Puglia region of Italy, using only 100% Negroamaro grapes. The winery's name refers to the prickly pear plant, a symbolic fruit of Salento with a calcareous-clayey soil, excellent sun exposure and drainage capacity, which contributes to the quality of the grapes.
The vinification involves a short cold maceration on the skins for 6-8 hours, to obtain the characteristic rosé color. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel...
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Puglia IGP Negroamaro 2023 Paolo Leo
Negroamaro Paolo Leo is a red wine bearing the Puglia denomination, produced in the rural areas of San Donaci and Salice Salentino. It is made exclusively with Negroamaro grapes, grown on medium-textured soils. The harvest is carried out by hand in the early hours of the morning, guaranteeing the freshness and aroma of the product.
After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and the crushed grapes ferment in steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 22-24°C for 8-10 days. This is followed by...
View product pagePuglia IGT Negroamaro Radici d'Italia Terre Forti
Terre Forti's Negroamaro Radici d'Italia is an intense red wine originating from the plains and hills of Puglia, Italy. It is produced primarily with Negroamaro grapes, complemented by other local varieties. The vineyards, located at an altitude of up to 300 meters, are grown on clay soils and use training systems such as the Apulian sapling.
The harvest is done by hand in September and October. After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and pressed using traditional methods. Fermentation takes p...
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 pagePuglia IGT Rosato Radici d'Italia Terre Forti
Terre Forti's Rosato Radici d'Italia is a rosé wine from the hills and plains of the Puglia region of Italy. Made with a blend of mainly Negroamaro and some Primitivo, it is grown on calcareous and clayey soils at an altitude of between 0 and 300 meters.
The harvest is done manually between September and October. After harvesting, the grapes are left in contact with the skins for 3-6 hours, allowing the extraction of color. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled tempera...
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.
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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 pagePuglia IGT Negroamaro Taccorosso 2017 Paolo Leo
Paolo Leo's Taccorosso red wine comes from vineyards located between Taranto and Brindisi.
The wine is a 100% Negroamaro, whose grapes are harvested by hand in the early hours of the morning. After the grapes are destemmed, they are pressed. The must obtained macerates on the skins for 12-15 days at a controlled temperature of 25 ° C.
In the glass the wine appears of an intense ruby red color with garnet hues. The nose is complex, where there are hints of berries, juniper and myrtle, with final no...
View product pagePuglia IGT Negroamaro 2022 Salsedine
The Negroamaro produced by the Salsedine winery is an authentic expression of the Ionian coast, a region where the sea and the sun blend in a unique union that is reflected in the character of this wine.
Made with 100% Negroamaro grapes, it is the result of a manual harvest of the grapes which takes place between the second half of September and the first half of October. Destemming is followed by fermentation with cold maceration, at 8°C, for 24-48 hours, which gives way to maceration at a contr...
View product pagePuglia IGP Negroamaro Lu Ceppu 2023 Masca del Tacco
The red wine Lu Ceppu by Masca del Tacco is produced in Apulia from vines that grow on red soils rich in iron and limestone, influenced by sea winds.
The grape harvest is slightly delayed to seek a greater concentration of colour and structure. The vinification takes place in steel vats at a controlled temperature, with a slight pause on the skins at the end of fermentation, followed by a partial aging in wood.
In the glass the wine appears of an intense ruby red with hints of garnet. On the nose ...
View product pagePuglia IGT Negroamaro 2022 Donato Angiuli
Negroamaro di Angiuli Donato is produced from 100% Negroamaro grapes that are born in vineyards located in the municipality of San Donaci, in the province of Brindisi.
The grapes are harvested by hand in mid-September. These are softly pressed and macerated with a submerged cap and fermentation at a controlled temperature, for a duration of 10 days. The wine is subsequently aged in steel.
Ruby red in color, on the nose there are hints of red and black fruit, with spicy notes. On the palate it reve...
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