Salento IGT
Salento IGT is a wine designation covering the southern peninsula of Puglia (the 'heel' of Italy's boot), characterized by a Mediterranean climate with hot summers, mild winters, and calcareous-clay soils influenced by sea breezes from both the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The region primarily grows Negroamaro, Primitivo, and Malvasia Nera for reds, as well as Verdeca, Fiano, and Chardonnay for whites, producing full-bodied, fruit-forward red wines with good structure and refreshing, mineral-driven whites. Rosé wines (rosato) made from Negroamaro are particularly distinctive to the area and have gained recognition for their bright fruit character and food-friendly profiles.
Wines from Salento IGT
Perrini Negroamaro
The Perrini family were organic farming pioneers in Puglia long before it became fashionable, and their commitment to natural viticulture shines through in this characterful Negroamaro. From the sun-baked heel of Italy's boot comes this soulful red that perfectly captures the rustic charm of the region. Negroamaro (which roughly translates to 'black bitter') might not have the international recognition of Sangiovese or Nebbiolo, but it's a grape that deserves your attention. This bottle offers incredible value for money – one of those wines that overdelivers at its price point. It's unpretentious yet complex, with enough Mediterranean personality to transport you to a seaside trattoria in Puglia with each sip. Perfect for those nights when you want something with a bit more character than your standard Cabernet or Merlot.
Contrade Negroamaro (Case)
Contrade Negroamaro is a Southern Italian red wine from Puglia, showcasing the region's signature grape variety. Negroamaro, meaning 'black bitter,' produces wines with deep color and robust character typical of Puglia's warm Mediterranean climate. This wine likely offers the grape's characteristic balance of dark fruit flavors with earthy minerality.
Contrade Negroamaro (Bottle)
Negroamaro is a signature red grape variety from Puglia in southern Italy, particularly prominent in the Salento Peninsula. This wine showcases the grape's characteristic deep color and robust character, offering a medium to full-bodied expression with good structure and Mediterranean warmth.
Contrade Negroamaro (Half)
Negroamaro is a native red grape variety from Puglia in southern Italy, particularly prominent in the Salento peninsula. This wine likely showcases the grape's characteristic deep color and robust character, offering a full-bodied expression typical of the warm Mediterranean climate of the region.
Contrade Negroamaro (Full)
Contrade Negroamaro is a full-bodied red wine from Puglia's Salento region, showcasing the indigenous Negroamaro grape variety. This wine displays the characteristic intensity and warmth of southern Italian reds, with rich dark fruit flavors and earthy undertones typical of the variety.