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. Flavor: broad and fresh; the characteristic fruity aromas of the bouquet come through with complexity and end with a clean finish.

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 paints this Rosato from Puglia, while sour cherry gummy bears and strawberries express the aromas. Con la mia moglie, ieri sera: prosciutto con melone e fichi.

From Salento in Puglia this 100% Negroamaro is aged for six months in French oak and six months in bottle. On the noses, red roses. Finishes like butter and with good balance

Feudo di San Nicola Negroamaro 2004 IGT Puglia Smoky candy, ripe cherries, blueberries, strawberries, and spicy on the finish. Tags: Gewürztraminer Montepulciano Feudo San Nicola Trentino Cataldi Andrea Oberto Negroamaro Pride Barbera d'Alba Puglia Well, here they are. This wine is an excellent fruit forward California Cabernet.

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. White: Urban Uco Torrontés 2009 Argentina $10 ".fragrant 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.

It impressed me more than the red served later with our meal; Tempio di Giano 2007, Negroamaro , Veterere, very traditional to the region along with their seasonal, wild fennel pasta with fava beans puree and green peppers. had a very special evening in the Puglia region of Italy on the 30th of September. See their website : [link] Ciao!

From the Puglia region of Italy comes this full bodied 100% Negroamaro with deep heavy purple colors painted on a canvas of smokey aromas and heavily textured bittersweet chocolate. All topped with a warm syrup of black cherries and a bitter but pleasant finish. Had this by the glass at In Vino

This 85% Negroamaro , 15% Malvasia Nera red wine blend from the Puglia region of Italy is ruby colored with aromatic hints of tobacco and spice and slightly bitter flavors of cherry and cedar. From The Wine Room of Forest Hills

The name Neprica is a neat little combination of Negroamaro , Primitivo and Cabernet grapes (40%, 30% and 30% respectively). I'm falling in love with the Negroamaro grape feel like summer is here when I drink this wine and I'm happy for it.

Tormaresca Negroamaro Cabernet 2003 is a dry red wine from the Puglia region in southern Italy. The mix, a 70% Negroamaro and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon makes for an excellent blend. The former brings a dry bitterness to the table while the latter balances it all with its fruitiness. 13% alcohol and $8 range. Really good deal

This dark red wine from Monteroni di Lecce in Puglia was my first taste of a Negroamaro , which means "black bitter". It's made from 100% Negroamaro grapes and grown in a red clay, sandstone and limestone soil, macerated in stainless steel vats on skins for 12 days, then straight to the bottle for 3 months.

Soil composition: sandy and clay: 95% Negroamaro, 5% Black Malvasia from Brindisi and from Lecce. ©2008 photo by Dave Trieger A great litle wine bar/restaurant called InVino , on the lower east side, is where I tried this red wine from Apuglia, (the heel of the boot) Italy. Vinification: in stainless steel containers. Aging: in oak barrels.