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 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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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 Rosato IGT Five Roses 2024 Leone de Castris
Leone De Castris' Five Roses was the first rosé in Italy. Since then the Apulian rosatist tradition has been recognized as one of the most appreciated in the national territory.
It is mainly produced with Negroamaro grapes and with Malvasia Nera di Lecce grapes, harvested in the first ten days of September. After a soft crushing-destemming, the grapes are subjected to skin maceration for a few hours at a temperature of 7-10 ° C. It follows the extraction of the must and the subsequent fermentatio...
View product pageSalento 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 pageSalice Salentino DOC Rosso Riserva Teresa Manara 2021 Cantele
The Salice Salentino Riserva Teresa Manara is a red wine produced by the Cantele winery, dedicated to the memory of Teresa Manara, a central figure in the family’s history. Made from Negroamaro grapes sourced from old bush-trained vineyards, it is a tribute to the winemaking tradition of Salento.
The grapes are harvested in the second half of September and undergo a maceration of at least 8 days. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 22 and 26°C. Subsequently, ...
View product pageSalento IGP Negroamaro 2023 Masseria Borgo dei Trulli
Borgo dei Trulli red wine is produced from Negroamaro grapes and is born in vineyards located in the province of Taranto.
The grapes are harvested by hand at the end of September, to then be destemmed and vinified as a whole grape. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated steel tanks and lasts for 8–10 days. Malolactic fermentation is then induced, followed by ageing on the yeasts in thermo-regulated steel tanks.
Ruby red in colour with purple reflections, the nose reveals aromas of ...
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 pageSalento Negroamaro IGT Masseria Maime 2022 Tormaresca
The Salento Masseria Maime dei Marchesi Antinori was born in the vineyards of the Tomaresca farm, owned by the Antinori family and located in Puglia.
It is produced with 100% Negroamaro grapes, harvested at the end of September slightly overripe to enhance its phenolic potential. After pressing, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26 - 28 ° C and are left to macerate for 15-18 days with frequent pumping over and soft delèstages. Afterwards, the wine is place...
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 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 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 pagePuglia 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 pageSalento IGT Negroamaro Jo 2022 Gianfranco Fino
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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 pageSalento Rosato IGT Zinzula 2024 Masseria Altemura
Zìnzula of Masseria Altemura rises in the countryside of Torre Santa Susanna, in the heart of Salento, and is a tribute to the Salento coast and in particular to the wonderful cave called the Zinzulusa.
Rosé from Negroamaro grapes, harvested in mid-September in the cooler hours of dawn. First, the juice must be obtained, or "tear", due to the fall of the grapes in the press, without maceration. Technique that allows you to obtain a very delicate wine and preserve the varietal notes. Fermented in ...
View product pageSalento Negroamaro Rosato IGT 2024 Notte Rossa
The Negroamaro Rosato di Notte Rossa is born in the heart of the Salento peninsula, from vineyards arranged on medium clayey soils, at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level.
It is the fruit of Negroamaro grapes only, harvested in the middle of September. After a short maceration in contact with the skins, the must ferments at a controlled temperature and then ends with a refinement in steel.
The color is intense pink with ruby reflections. The nose opens with an intense and persistent bouquet,...
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 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 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 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 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 pageSalento Negroamaro IGT 2023 Masseria Altemura
This Negroamaro was born inside the Masseria Altemura estate, owned by the Zonin family, from vineyards located in the splendid Salento area of Agro di Torre Santa Susanna.
Produced exclusively with Negroamaro grapes, meticulously harvested by hand, this wine, after the pressing and maturing phases, completes the vinification by resting for at least 12 months in small oak barrels, followed by a further period of bottle aging.
It has a deep ruby red color. The nose opens with a broad and intense ar...
View product pageSalice Salentino DOC Passamante 2023 Masseria Li Veli
Salice Salentino DOC Passamante Masseria Li Veli owes its name to the wood that runs along the Negroamaro vineyards with a sapling (the name Passamante has Latin origins and recalls that in ancient times lovers found refuge there from prying eyes).
The Mediterranean scrub that constitutes it, made up of pines, brooms, holm oaks, carob, myrtle and juniper that surrounds the vineyards influences the aromas of the sapling-grown grapes, and the aging for 6 months in barrique further harmonises the ta...
View product pageSalice Salentino DOC 2022 Cantele
Cantele's Salice Salentino is an elegant wine produced in the Salento region of Puglia, from vineyards cultivated with the espalier training system and spurred cordon pruning. The harvest of Negroamaro grapes begins in mid-September, ensuring the collection of perfectly ripe grapes.
After destemming and pressing, the must is subjected to maceration on the skins for 7-10 days, with controlled fermentation temperatures between 22 and 26°C. Malolactic fermentation takes place in steel, with the addi...
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 pageVino Spumante Brut Rosamaro Masseria Altemura
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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 pageSalice Salentino Riserva DOC 50° Vendemmia 2020 Leone de Castris
Salice Salentino 50th Leone De Castris Riserva Harvest originates from vineyards located in the Apulian DOC Salice Salentino. It owes its name to the anniversary of 50 years from the first vintage of 1954, reported on the label since 2004.
This wine is made with a blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera grapes, harvested in late September and selected with the utmost care. After destemming, maceration follows at a controlled temperature of 20-22 ° C for 8-12 days. After malolactic fermentation, the...
View product pageSalento IGT Calafuria 2024 Marchesi Antinori
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The vinification takes place with a soft pressing of the grapes immediately after harvest, followed by a low-temperature alcoholic fermentation process in ...
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 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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