Negroamaro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Niuru Maru
Negroamaro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of amaro bitterness, tobacco, dried herbs. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Montepulciano and Zinfa…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black cherry-plum fruit with Mediterranean herb and licorice notes.
- Check for moderate-plus tannin and a subtle bitter finish in warm-climate examples.
Confidence signals
- Black cherry-plum profile with herbal lift
- Structured palate with lightly bitter finish
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Salento · Brindisi · Lecce
- Classic styles: Warm-climate Puglian dark-fruited red · Savory bitter-edged structured southern Italian red
Common questions
Is Negroamaro a red or white grape variety?
Negroamaro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Negroamaro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Negroamaro include amaro bitterness, tobacco and dried herbs. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Negroamaro?
Documented tells for Negroamaro: Look for black cherry-plum fruit with Mediterranean herb and licorice notes. and Check for moderate-plus tannin and a subtle bitter finish in warm-climate examples..
What is Negroamaro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Negroamaro is most commonly confused with Montepulciano, Zinfandel and Nero d'Avola. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Negroamaro grown?
Classic regions for Negroamaro include Salento, Brindisi and Lecce.