Negroamaro

High in alcohol. Aromas & flavors: Black fruit, tobacco, shoe polish.

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Negro Amaro, Nero Amaro

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Classic red grape of Puglia

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Puglia (99%)

Region:

Vineyard Area: 12,033 ha (29,722 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Alezio DOC, Brindisi DOC, Copertino DOC, Galatina DOC, Gioia del Colle DOC, Leverano DOC, Lizzano DOC, Matino DOC, Nardò DOC, Negroamaro di Terra d’Otranto DOC, Salice Salentino DOC, Squinzano DOC