Negroamaro (Italy)
Negroamaro (Black and bitter) is a red grape from Puglia on heel of Italy's boot.
Negroamaro Flavors
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Black Plum |
 Dried Fruit |
 Raisins |
 Fig |
 Volcanic |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Oak |
 Tobacco |
 Chili |
 Licorice |
Dark Berries. Forest Fruits. Wild Cherries.
Plum. Jam. Dried Fruit. Bitterness.
Flowers. Mint. Mediterranean Vegetation. Juniper.
Oak. Vanilla. Licorice. Spices. Tobacco. Black Pepper.
Negroamaro Profile
| BODY: | Medium - High | ||
| TANNINS: | Medium | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY: | Medium -High | ||
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Negroamaro Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Tasty Soups |
 Ham |
 Salami |
 Pasta |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Wild Boar |
 Lamb |
 Deer |
Negroamaro loves pasta, pizza and local food from Puglia or Southern Italy.
Excellent Pairings
Salento Cuisine. Indian. International.Spicy Antipasti. Salami.
Tasty Soups. Pasta with Meat. Red Sauces.
Grilled Tuna. Red Meat. Lamb.
Peperonata.
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Wine Region Puglia (Apulia)
Climate
Puglia has a predominantly Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The region's flat plains, rolling hills, and proximity to the Adriatic and Ionian Seas contribute to a variety of microclimates.
The warmth and abundance of sunlight make Puglia well-suited for grape cultivation.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
15% Primitivo |
13% Trebbiano |
Red Wines |
White Wines |
Aglianico |
Rosé Wines: |
Denominations
Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCGCastel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG
Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG
Aleatico di Puglia DOC
Alezio DOC
Barletta DOC
Brindisi DOC
Cacc’è Mmitte di Lucera DOC
Castel del Monte DOC
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG
Colline Joniche Tarantine DOC
Copertino DOC
Galatina DOC
Gioia del Colle DOC
Gravina DOC
Leverano DOC
Lizzano DOC
Locorotondo DOC
Martina / Martina Franca DOC
Matino DOC
Moscato di Trani DOC
Nardò DOC
Negroamaro di Terra d’Otranto DOC
Orta Nova DOC
Ostuni DOC
Primitivo di Manduria DOC
Rosso di Cerignola DOC
Salice Salentino DOC
San Severo DOC
Squinzano DOC
Tavoliere delle Puglie / Tavoliere DOC
Terra d’Otranto DOC
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