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Synonyms
Negroamaro - Primitivo is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Puglia, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark berries, brown spices, earth and medicinal notes.
It is planted most seriously in Puglia and Salento.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm, sunny climates.
It blends readily with Primitivo.
On other labels it goes by Negro’amaro, Negroamaro di Brindisi and Negroamaro di Lecce.
At the table it suits carne alla pizzaiola, lamb rogan josh and stewed lentils with bacon.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Puglia
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Salento
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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carne alla pizzaiola
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lamb rogan josh
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stewed lentils with bacon
Also labelled.
Negro'amaro, Negroamaro di Brindisi, Negroamaro di Lecce.
Bottles to look for.
- Angelo Rocca & Figli 'Amornero' Rosso Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Bacca Nera Negroamaro - Primitivo Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Badia Al Colle Appassimento Puglia IGT, Italy
- Bastioni Della Rocca Appassimento Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantele Amativo Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine Due Palme 'Pillastro' Selezione d'Oro Primitivo - Negroamaro Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano Collezione Cinquanta, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano Gran Trio Rosso Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
Negroamaro - Primitivo: common questions
01.What does Negroamaro - Primitivo taste like?+
Negroamaro - Primitivo tastes of dark berries, brown spices, earth and medicinal notes. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Negroamaro - Primitivo from?+
Negroamaro - Primitivo originates in Puglia, Italy.
03.Where is Negroamaro - Primitivo grown?+
The key regions for Negroamaro - Primitivo are Puglia and Salento.
04.What food pairs with Negroamaro - Primitivo?+
Pour it with carne alla pizzaiola, lamb rogan josh and stewed lentils with bacon.
05.What else is Negroamaro - Primitivo called?+
Negroamaro - Primitivo is also labelled Negro'amaro, Negroamaro di Brindisi and Negroamaro di Lecce.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.