AROMA OF WINE

Negromaro. Negroamaro is a variety with black grapes, almost exclusively cultivated in Apulia. In particular, Salento is the area where it is mostly grown, but it can also be found elsewhere in this region. Its origins probably date back to the ancient Greek colonization all over the Peninsula - especially in the South - starting from the 18th century B.C. Negroamaro is named after its main characteristics - the near-black colour of its wines and their slightly bitter taste. Although etymologists have not found the precise origins of its name, they agree with two theories. The first one is about the combination of the Latin term niger - meaning black - and the Greek word mavros - meaning black, too - so originating a name meaning 'black black' due to the intense dark colour of wines. The second one is related to the expression niuru maru originated from the dialect spoken in Salento by describing both its dark colour - niuru means black - and its bitter taste - maru means bitter. Its productivity is really high and it is cultivated through free standing vines for quality vinification, whereas the traditional cultivation system on Apulian pergolas is used for the production of high quantities. The vine growing method is chosen according to the availability of water and, sometimes, the use of espaliers is necessary.

Varietal Characteristics: The Negroamaro variety has big-sized, pentagonal, three-lobe or five-lobe shaped leaves. Its clusters are medium-sized, truncated cone-shaped, short and compact. Its grapes are medium or big-sized and obovoid, with plenty of bloom on their thick and compact, black-violet skin.

Production Features: The Negroamaro variety originates copious and constant quantities of grapes. It is best grown on clay and calcareous loams, but it can also adapt to other types of soil, as well as to hot and dry climates.

Cultivation and Training: The Negroamaro variety is mainly grown free-standing and on pergolas, with long or short pruning.

Wine Features: The wine originated by the Negroamaro variety has an intense garnet-red colour. Its bouquet is fruity, with a touch of small black-berry-based fruits and notes of tobacco. Its taste is full-bodied, slightly bitter and round.

Negromaro

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