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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Negroamaro Primonero 2023 Masseria Li Veli
The Primonero of Masseria Li Veli was born in Salento, in Puglia, from Negroamaro grapes.
The pure Negroamaro grapes are vinified in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine thus obtained is then aged in barriques and French oak barrels for a few months.
It has a ruby red color and the nose expresses aromas of red and black fruits such as cherries, blueberries and strawberries, as well as notes of sweet spices such as vanilla and cinnamon. The sip is dry and round, with a good persistence...
View product pageSalice Salentino DOC Maiana Rosso 2022 Leone de Castris
Maiana Rosso di Leone De Castris comes from vineyards located in the Salice Salentin area, in the province of Lecce.
This wine is mainly produced with Negroamaro grapes and completed with a hint of Malvasia Nera grapes, harvested in late September. After a maceration process at a controlled temperature of 20-22 ° C for at least 10 days and subsequent fermentations, the wine ages in oak barrels for about 6 months and then for another 3 months in the bottle before being marketed.
Leone De Castris' M...
View product pageSalento Negroamaro IGT Talò 2023 San Marzano
This Negroamaro belongs to the Talò line of the famous Apulian company San Marzano. Born in vineyards located 100 m above sea level, on the Salento hills of Puglia.
Obtained exclusively from Negroamaro grapes, carefully harvested during the middle of September, this wine ferments with selected yeasts and then ages in French oak barrels for 6 months before being bottled.
It has a purple red color with purple reflections. The nose brings a very intense and persistent aroma, with sensations of black ...
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