Negroamaro Salento IGT 2018

Negroamaro Salento IGT 2018 / Masseria Altemura / Apulia

Red wine from Italy

The Masseria Altemura winery is located in the rural area of Torre Santa Susanna and Oria, in the heart of the Salento peninsula between Taranto on the Ionian Sea and Brindisi on the Adriatic Sea. The landscape is characterized by its Mediterranean character, in which light, wind and sea combine in a special alchemy to form an inimitable whole. The company owns 130 hectares of vineyards planted with autochthonous grape varieties. Because the goal of Masseria Altemura is to carry the authenticity of the wine-growing tradition of Salento to the world and at the same time to give their wines the expression of their region of origin.

The Negroamaro is a red grape variety that is mainly grown in the southern Italian region of Puglia. It produces powerful wines. The yields are usually very low, but this benefits the quality of the wines. It was probably introduced to southern Italy by Greek settlers in ancient times, but no one has been able to find out more about it. The name is also somewhat confusing, because in translation Negroamaro actually means black (Latin: niger) – (Greek: mavros) black.

The grapes for the Negroamaro Salento IGT from Masseria Altemura grow in the province of Brindisi on red clay soils interspersed with white limestone. The Negroamaro grapes are harvested by hand in the early hours of the morning and gently placed in small boxes. Arrived in the wine cellar, the fruits are carefully destemmed and pressed. The subsequent fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28 to 30°C and lasts 7 days, after which the wine is on the skins for about 10 days. This varietal Negroamaro is then aged for twelve months in large Slavonian oak barrels and then in the bottle until it is consumed.

In the glass, the Negroamaro from Masseria Altemura shows a full ruby red. The bouquet includes hints of blackberries, cherries and ripe red fruits, followed by a nice spiciness with notes of coffee, chocolate and liquorice. On the palate, this red wine is dry, spicy, and round. There are notes of roses, strawberry jam, and rosemary. It has an exceptional tannin texture that makes it easy to drink. Overall balanced and very enjoyable. Its finale is intense, fruity, and long-lasting.

At a recommended drinking temperature of around 16 to 18°C, the Negroamaro from Masseria Altemura is ideal with red grilled meat and mature and spicy cheeses.

General properties

• Vintage: 2018
• Ageing: Dry
• Country: Italy
• Region: Apulia (Puglia)
• Volume: 0,75 liters

Detailed properties

• Producer and bottler: Masseria Altemura - Contrada Palombara sp 69 - 72028 Torre Santa Susanna (Brindisi) - Italia - +39 0831 740485
• Quality Designation: Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)
• Grape: 100% Negroamaro from the province of Brindisi.
• Vinification and maturation: The grapes are pressed and carefully destemmed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C and lasts 7 days, after which the wine is left on the skins for about 10 days. The wine ages for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and then in the bottle.
  
• Sensory characteristics: On the nose hints of blackberries, cherries and ripe red fruits, followed by a nice spiciness with notes of coffee, chocolate and liquorice. Spicy and round on the palate, balanced and very pleasant. Very intense and long lasting.
  
• Colour: Full ruby red.
  
• Alcohol content: 13,5 % Vol.
• Stopper: Natural cork
• Serving suggestion: It goes well with grilled red meat, including horsemeat, and with mature, savoury, and blue cheeses.
  
• Recommended serving temperature: Between 16 and 18°C.
• Allergen: Contains sulfites
• EAN (bottle): 8002235022941
• Scope of supply: 1 bottle of wine 0.75 liters

Grape variety

NEGROAMARO

NEGROAMARO is a red grape that is grown mainly in the southern Italian region of Apulia. It produces powerful wines. In general, the yields are very low, but the quality of the wines benefit.

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