Negroamaro is one of many fascinating grapes unique to the deep south of Italy. And it's far more appetising than its name - meaning 'the black bitter one' - would suggest.
Negroamaro gives deeply coloured, richly flavoured wines, full of character. The finest examples have a dark, bitter chocolate quality, but with abundant plum, prune and savoury complexity to balance. The wines of Salice Salentino and Squinzano, both from the 'heel' of Italy, are some of the best.
Negroamaro is occasionally bottled on its own but often blended with Malvesia Nera, to give it a softer heel.
