Albea Terre del Sole Negroamaro 2003
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Puglia's signature grape, Negroamaro, produces hearty red wines with a distinct floral perfume. Negroamaro is the most widely planted red grape in the region and is responsible for many of Puglia's finest wines.
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Release Notes:
Negroamaro is one of Puglia’a signature grapes producing hearty dark reds with a matchless floral perfume. Unlike Primitivo, which is found elsewhere, most notably in California where it is called Zinfandel, Negroamaro has remained an uniquely Southern Italian grape. It was originally planted in Puglia by Greek colonists almost 3,000 years ago. Today Negroamaro is the most widely planted red grape in Puglia and is a mainstay of many of the regions great wines like Salice Salentino. Albea is one of the premier examples of the new wave of Puglian wine. They embrace the use of modern techiques and equipment, and their team, assisted by the famous oenologist Roccardo Cotarella, produces consistently great wines. This Negroamaro has a lot of fruit and color thanks to a long, 16 day maceration.
Tasting Notes:
Bright ruby red wine with attractive fruit and licorice aromas. Dark red fruit, coffee and spice flavors on the palate leading to a crisply acidic, earthy finish. Smooth tannins lead to a pleasant finish. Drink now through 2008. This versatile wine will go great with a variety of foods from barbecue, burgers and other grill fare to pizza, pasta and strong cheeses.
Winery:
Albea is the ancient name for the town of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to the trulli: the peculiar mortarless limestone homes of the area. The Albea winery was... Read more
Region:
Located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, and just across the Ionian Sea from Greece, Puglia has a rich history. Grapes have been grown here for millennia, and the region was... Read more
Country:
Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more
Puglia's unique stone dwellings, the Truilli.
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