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Name of varietal: Negroamaro
 
Common synonyms: Nero Amaro, Abbruzzese
 
Parentage of the grape: indigenous to Puglia, Italy
 
History of the grape: The name is a combination of the Italian words for “black” and “bitter,” however, the latter description is more of a description of its uniquely concentrated spicebox characteristics. It’s a grape that’s been enjoyed in some form since at least the 6th century in Puglia, Italy. It’s been an enduring varietal in the region since it’s easy to grow in abundance and resistant to diseases and low rainfall.  
 
The wines from Salento are considered the best examples of wines made from Negroamaro. It plays a key structural role in Salice Salentino, a popular red blend it shares with Malvasia Nera, Montepulciano and Sangiovese. 
 
Characteristics of the grape: deep, dark, medium tannins, soft, round, blackberries, black currants, clove, nutmeg, allspice Read more »

Feudi di San Marzano Negroamaro Puglia IGT
Winery: Feudi di San Marzano
Region: Italy » Puglia » Salento Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken Tikka Masala

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Monte Volpe Red Blend Redwood Valley Primo Rosso
Winery: Monte Volpe
Region: USA » California » Mendocino County » Redwood Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken Tikka Masala

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Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Riserva
Winery: Leone de Castris
Region: Italy » Puglia » Salice Salentino
Type: Table Wines

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Indian-Style Tofu and Cauliflower with Chutney

This is a riff on the Indian dish aloo gobi, with tofu standing in for traditional potatoes. Read more »

La Corte Negroamaro Puglia IGT Solyss
Winery: La Corte
Region: Italy » Puglia » Salice Salentino
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken Karhaai

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La Corte Negroamaro Puglia IGT
Winery: La Corte
Region: Italy » Puglia » Puglia Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken with Spiced Tomato, Caper & Olive Sauce

The inspiration for this recipe was Cuban picadillo, a meat dish usually seasoned with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fragrant spices like cinnamon and cloves. Serve on a bed of white or brown rice. Read more »

Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Riserva
Winery: Leone de Castris
Region: Italy » Puglia » Salice Salentino
Type: Table Wines

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Quick Chicken Vindaloo

Vindaloo is an extremely spicy Indian curry dish; our version has heat but doesn’t overwhelm. The dish goes well with jasmine rice and naan. If you've got time, make your own Homestyle Indian Naan,... Read more »

Feudo di Santa Croce Negroamaro Salento IGT Megale Barrique
Winery: Feudo di Santa Croce
Region: Italy » Puglia » Salento Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Asopao de Pollo

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Azienda Agricola Taurino Salice Salentino Riserva
Winery: Azienda Agricola Taurino
Region: Italy » Puglia » Castel Del Monte
Type: Table Wines

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Tofu Steaks with Tomato-Olive Sauce

While tofu is often paired with assertive Asian seasonings, it also benefits from intense Mediterranean flavors. In this recipe, an easy olive-spiked tomato sauce enlivens pan-grilled tofu. Round o... Read more »

La Corte Negroamaro Puglia IGT Vigne Vecchie
Winery: La Corte
Region: Italy » Puglia » Puglia Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Classic North Indian chicken curry

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Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva
Winery: Leone de Castris
Region: Italy » Apulia
Type: Table Wines

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Indian-Spiced Chicken with Tomato Chutney

A serving of this dish provides about one-tenth of your daily potassium needs. Serve with broccoli and whole wheat pitas. Read more »

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Il Carnevale di Venezia Rosso del Salento (2010)

Winery: il Carnevale di Venezia
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Venezie Igt
Varietal: Negroamaro , Primitivo
Type: Table Wines
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ApelsecS

Ok, this one is good but I need some help here. Does anybody know who and where exactly made it? I mean, it's written "Salento IGT" on the bottle front and at the same time it's written on the back that grape was grown in "Apulia" and bottled in "Lomb...

Epicuro Salice Salentino Riserva (2004)

Winery: Terre Di Epicuro
Region: Italy » Puglia » Salice Salentino
Varietal: Negroamaro
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dynowine

This is a big wine, not only soft, spicy, and fruity but also a bit harsh, probably from the acids. Nose, taste, and acid improved vacu-corked in the fridge over seven (7) days (you read that right). Nice nose with mild floral, strong spice, backed by...

Anarkos Rosso Puglia IGT (2010)

Winery: Accademia Dei Racemi
Region: Italy » Puglia » Puglia Igt
Varietal: Negroamaro , Primitivo , Malvasia
Color: Red Wines
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Austinista

Well. I'm enamoured of the winery.

Feudo di San Nicola Negroamaro Puglia IGT (2004)

Winery: Feudo di San Nicola
Region: Italy » Puglia » Puglia Igt
Varietal: Negroamaro
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

This started out closed on the nose and even gave a vegetal hint of fresh peas but, after an hour, opened in bottle, it started to show aromas of plum, a bit of stewed tomato, animal musk and pepper. This may not sound pleasurable to a fan of big frui...

Tormaresca Red Blend Puglia IGT Neprica (2009)

Winery: Tormaresca
Region: Italy » Puglia » Puglia Igt
Varietal: Negroamaro
Type: Table Wines
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judgelog

Rustic and leathery, with ripe fruit and fine tannins. The core is negroamaro earthiness but the cabernet adds some nice balance and complexity. This is a really fine value at around $10.

Masseria Li Veli Primonero Salento IGT (2008)

Winery: MASSERIA LI VELI
Region: Italy » Puglia » Copertino
Varietal: Negroamaro , Primitivo
Type: Table Wines
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Austinista

great with toasted olives at House Wine

Tormaresca Red Blend Puglia IGT Neprica (2007)

Winery: Tormaresca
Region: Italy » Puglia » Puglia Igt
Varietal: Negroamaro , Primitivo , Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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GoinGray

Woody, berry, and a bit earthy scents. Dry start, rather thin mid., tangy, with a nice full, warm finish.

Epicuro Salice Salentino Riserva (2006)

Winery: Terre Di Epicuro
Region: Italy » Puglia » Salice Salentino
Varietal: Negroamaro , Malvasia
Type: Table Wines
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InWineTruth

Rich garnet hue, aromas of stewed plums and sweet wood, flavor notes of bright, candied plums, boysenberries with a pinch of allspice, framed with integrated tannins and a kiss of walnut. A terrific wine for the money that loves tomato dishes.

Masseria Altemura Negroamaro Salento IGT (2006)

Winery: MASSERIA ALTEMURA
Region: Italy » Puglia » Salento Igt
Varietal: Negroamaro
Type: Table Wines
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lingprof

This is the first negroamaro I've had and I just loved it. dark, a fascinating, complex nose, a bitter coffee palate. at first i didn't think there was much finish, but it expanded. great match with dinner, too. at this price, try it!!

Tormaresca Red Blend Puglia IGT Neprica (2007)

Winery: Tormaresca
Region: Italy » Puglia » Puglia Igt
Varietal: Negroamaro , Primitivo , Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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ctrueman

Great value food wine.

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  • Puglia

      Puglia (a.k.a. Apulia) is located in southeast Italy, or as many describe it, the “heel” o...

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  • Copertino

  • Apulia

      Puglia (a.k.a. Apulia) is located in southeast Italy, or as many describe it, the “heel” o...

  • Italy

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    Conti Zecca winery in Puglia, Italy, has a five century history made up of passion, tradition and...

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Negroamaro on Snooth

  • Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Maiana Red 2010

    May 2013

    Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Maiana Red 2010

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    Rich red fruit on the nose cherries, vanilla.......smooth tannins with great acidity that leads to a decent finish Read More

    Wine review by mikespeer


  • Tormaresca Red Blend Puglia IGT Neprica 2010

    May 2013

    Tormaresca Red Blend Puglia IGT Neprica 2010

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    Drink Now-The 2010 Neprica is a great example of the inexpensive, utterly ... ... value. Neprica is a blend of Negroamaro, Primitivo and Cabernet Sauvignon. @shopperswin Read More

    Wine review by Jerel1957


  • Tormaresca Red Blend Puglia IGT Neprica 2010

    March 2013

    Tormaresca Red Blend Puglia IGT Neprica 2010

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    Wine review by Notawinesnobb


  • Azienda Agricola Natalino del Prete Salice Salentino Il Pioniere Salento IGT 2003

    March 2013

    Azienda Agricola Natalino del Prete Salice Salentino Il Pioniere Salento IGT 2003

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    No written review

    Wine review by dimitrisirota


  • Torre de Lancia Rosso Fuoco 2011

    March 2013

    Torre de Lancia Rosso Fuoco 2011

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    Seems to be very young, tastes better for me after decanting... Interesting, deep dark cherry aroma; sweety, velvety taste. Read More

    Wine review by ApelsecS


  • Càntele Salice Salentino Riserva 2008

    February 2013

    Càntele Salice Salentino Riserva 2008

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    Woody, herbally nose. Medium-bodied on the palate. Not a whole lot of fruit flavor, Some of the wood, herbal, vegetative stuff that I found in the nose. OK wine, but I probably won't be rushing out to get more. US$9.99 at the Wine Club in Santa Ana. Read More

    Wine review by EMark


  • Rosa del Golfo Negroamaro Salento IGT Scaliere 2011

    February 2013

    Rosa del Golfo Negroamaro Salento IGT Scaliere 2011

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    Wine review by jeffmacintyre


  • Sampietrana Tacco Barocco Negroamaro Salento IGT 2008

    January 2013

    Sampietrana Tacco Barocco Negroamaro Salento IGT 2008

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    Nice. Medium bodied again. Good but no memorable. Read More

    Wine review by Sukkha


  • January 2013

    . . . and, boy, are my arms tired.I don't know when I first heard the term "Super Tuscan."  I'm guessing that it was 10-12 years ago.  I really did not know what it meant--me being very focussed on my California world.I did, of course, learn that a Super Tuscan was a wine that was made from grapes that were outside the Tuscany tradition--specifi... Read More

    Forum post in the topic I Just Flew in from Super...


  • January 2013

    I'm making a lasagne bolognese for a dinner party (the whole deal from scratch, including pasta) and I want to get an interesting Italian red to pair with it. I'd love to get a Barolo but the cost is a bit prohibitive...I'm like to keep it at about 15 a bottle or less.Also maybe a light Italian white to have with appetizers. Unfortunately I live... Read More

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  • Jan 25, 2011

    he it in Italy loved it

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  • Mar 6, 2009

    The Negroamaro and Salice Salentino wines from the Puglia region are phenomenal with a deep red color and incredible rich full flavor without many tannins. Extraordinary!

    Comment by 128898jmcseuss 128898 jmcseuss


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