Cantele Rosato Negroamaro 2007 IGT Puglia Pinkish rose with hints of copper paints this Rosato from Puglia, while sour cherry gummy bears and strawberries express the aromas. 11 Rosaenovae Irpinia Terradora DiPaolo DOC 2009 Paolo Mastroberardino owns this winery formerly shared by brothers.

White: Urban Uco Torrontés 2009 Argentina $10 ".fragrant Rose: Cantele Rosato Negroamaro 2007 IGT Puglia, Italy ". Sparkling white: Riondo Prosecco Italy ".with with delicous fragrances of orange blossoms, apricots and ripe peaches", to accompany shrimp appetizers. Red: Il Trullo Salento Primitivo Italy, $11 ".loaded

From the Puglia region of Italy comes this 100% Negroamaro (black/bitter in Italian), with ruby red colors, and fruity aromas but a surprising hint of citrus. On the palate: licorice, sour cherries, cocoa, and cured meats with a fresh smooth finish. Had this at The Ten Bells at 247 Broome Street on the lower east Side, NYC.

This 100% Negroamaro from Brindisi, in the Puglia region of Italy, exhibits deep purple garnet colors, a full body and shows a nose full of aromas like black cherry, glycerine, stable, sweat, and animal. deep flavor profile loaded with licorice, dry cola, sour cherries and black pepper expresses itself with power and finesse.

At a late night dinner at Il Poeta this week Luca recommended this Italian Primitivo with dinner, and I was very happy with the pick. Being a great food wine, it showed aromas of licorice, blackberries and violets, with a viscous texture and concentrated flavors of vanilla, banana, bell pepper, talc, tea and tobacco

The dominant grape is the Negroamaro which has been planted in the region for centuries. The wine is a blend of 80% - 85% Negroamaro and 15% - 20% Malvasia Nero. I just sat down and opened a wine that I have not had in quite some time. At $9, the price was right. usually always listen to shop owners for advice and this wine is why.

From Puglia Italy and blended from 85% Primitivo and 15% Negroamaro, this red wine is aged in French oak barriques for 12 months and in bottle for 6 months. Tags: Primitivo Negroamaro French oak Puglia Dark and mysterious with floral hints of lilac combined with dark summer fruits, equal a wine with interesting character and grace.

From the Salento IGT in Puglia, Italy comes this 100% Negroamaro aged 14 months in oak barriques and rated 90 points for the 2004 by Wine Enthusiast and a Tre Bicchieri for the 2005. At the NY Tre Bicchieri event yesterday I had the chance to buzz through the event fairly quickly, so my tasting notes are short and sweet.

The grapes are macerated from 12-18 hours to infuse the colors and aromas of 100% Negroamaro, then fermented in steel tanks before bottling. Pinkish rose with hints of copper color this Rosato from Puglia, while sour cherry gummy bears and strawberries express the aromas.