Wines made from Negroamaro grapes of Leverano
Discover the best wines made with Negroamaro as a single variety or as a blend of Leverano.
More informations about the variety Negroamaro
Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a solar dense palate, with intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum), tobacco, leather, Mediterranean herbs, spices, liquorice and balsamic notes with a signature bitter finish. Also made as structured rosés. Star of Salice Salentino DOC, Brindisi DOC and Squinzano DOC in Salento. Native Italian variety from Puglia; its name evokes its black colour and bitterness.
More informations about the region of Puglia
DOC of Salento (Lecce: Leverano, Arnesano and part of Copertino), Mediterranean climate and varied soils. Negroamaro (≥50%) is the flagship red — full-bodied and solar with intense notes of ripe cherry, plum, dark fruits, tobacco and a refined balsamic-southern character, round tannins. Malvasia Nera, Primitivo and Montepulciano as fruity complements (≤40%). Malvasia Bianca (≥50%) and Vermentino as lively whites with citrus.
What are the typical flavors of the Negroamaro grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Negroamaro
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Negroamaro
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Negroamaro
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Negroamaro