Nigra

The name Negroamaro comes from the fusion of the Latin word “nigra” and the Greek word “mavros,” both of which mean “black” and refer to the color of the grape, so that Negroamaro actually means black-black. It has an elegant aroma with floral notes of violets and roses, nuances of black berry fruits and hints of spices. It is soft and round, with great density but not cloying, thanks to the perfect balance of well-integrated tannins and supportive acidity. Excellent final length. Perfect with the typical local dish: horse meat stew cooked in typical earthenware bowls.
Technical

Designation: Salento IGP
Grape varieties: Negroamaro
Alcohol by volume: 13,5%
Oenologist: Goffredo Agostini – Gruppo Matura
Agronomists: Stefano Dini and Dario Ceccatelli, Gruppo Matura

Tasting notes

Colour: bright ruby red with violet tinges.
Bouquet: elegant bouquet with floral notes of rose and violet, undertones of black berry fruits and hints of spices.
Flavour: soft , round, with a great density but not cloying, thanks to the perfect balance of well-integrated tannins and to the supporting acidity. A lasting impressive finish.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production zone: Seclì (Lecce)
Year of planting: 2005
Exposure: east
Altitude: 76 MSL
Soil type: medium-textured, with higher proportions of clay
Plant density: 4000-4500 plants per ha.
Training system: spurred cordon (m 2,2 x 1)
Vintage period: mid-September
Method of harvesting: hand picking in small baskets.
Grape yield: 12 t/ha
Wine yield: 90 hl/ha

Vinification and aging

Pressing: crusher/destemmer
Fermentation: stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature: 27°C
Fermentation time and maceration with skin contact: 15 days
Malolactic fermentation:
spontaneous in steel tanks.
Ageing containers: steel
Aging: 12 months in steel tanks.

Awards
Falstaff​:
92/100 Austria
Daniele Cernilli:
94/100 Italy
Gambero Rosso​:
Tre bicchieri Italy

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