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Negroamaro is a red grape variety, with its roots in Puglia, Italy.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark berries, earthy tones, ground brown spices, clove, cinnamon and allspice.
It is planted most seriously in Puglia.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, drought-hardy vigour and a preference for warm mediterranean.
It blends readily with Primitivo, Malvasia Nera, Sangiovese and Montepulciano.
On other labels it goes by Nigramaro and Negro Amaro.
At the table it suits braised wild boar shanks, lamb rogan josh and spaghetti and meatballs.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Primitivo
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Malvasia Nera
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Sangiovese
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Montepulciano
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Primitivo
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Malvasia Nera
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Sangiovese
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Montepulciano
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Food pairings.
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Braised Wild Boar Shanks
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Lamb Rogan Josh
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Also labelled.
Nigramaro, Negro Amaro.
Bottles to look for.
- Cantine San Marzano 'Il Pumo' Negroamaro Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine San Marzano Negroamaro F Rosso Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Conte di Campiano Appassimento Negroamaro, Puglia, Italy
- Cosimo Taurino 'Notarpanaro' Negroamaro Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Cosimo Taurino Patriglione Rosso Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Gianfranco Fino 'Jo' Negroamaro Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- La Pruina Mirintino Negroamaro Puglia IGT, Italy
- Luccarelli Negroamaro Puglia IGT, Italy
Negroamaro: common questions
01.What does Negroamaro taste like?+
Negroamaro tastes of dark berries, earthy tones, ground brown spices, clove, cinnamon and allspice. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Negroamaro from?+
Negroamaro originates in Puglia, Italy.
03.Where is Negroamaro grown?+
The key regions for Negroamaro are Puglia.
04.What food pairs with Negroamaro?+
Pour it with braised wild boar shanks, lamb rogan josh and spaghetti and meatballs.
05.What else is Negroamaro called?+
Negroamaro is also labelled Nigramaro and Negro Amaro.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.