25.03.2019
Negroamaro: three curiosities that you may not know about the red of Salento.
With an intense color and a complex aroma, it is capable of giving sensations of admirable expressive power to the taste buds: it is the Negroamaro, one of the main wines of the magical land of Salento. Join us in the search for the most curious and little-known facts that revolve around this special red wine.
A name that comes from the past. The origin of the term Negroamaro is rather uncertain and the main schools of thought regarding the birth of this denomination are basically two. The first, traces the name to the repetition of the Latin Niger (black) and the Greek mavros (black): black-black, to emphasize the impenetrable chromatic fabric of the Negroamaro. Instead, the second interpretation prefers the territorial origin: ‘Niuru Maru’, "Nero amaro" in the Salento dialect. Exaltation in popular terms of the main characteristics of this wine.
Pop..to drink! Yes, that's right: the Negroamaro musical group have chosen to call themselves this way to pay homage to the Salento wine. Giuliano Sangiorgi, the leader and front man of the band, explained in more than one interview that the reference to Negroamaro is a dedication to his roots and the exaltation of a product that has its characteristics - robust and with a sweetish aftertaste - the perfect image of the group's music.
A fabulous match. As it often happens with wines that embody the spirit of a territory the best combinations are made with the traditional local dishes. The combination of flavors shines by contiguity of flavors between the Negroamaro and gnomerelli (gnummareddi), offal rolls and aromas traditionally cooked on the grill. So, no fairy creatures but a plate of fabulous farmer traditions!
Therefore, a wine that embodies the strong character of Salento, among the excellence of the Masseria Capoforte in a bottle. The intense and deep red with good aging qualities, which is noted for its important structure, for the impressions of ripe red fruit, accompanied by delicate nuances of vanilla and cocoa, and for the wonderful alchemy that it creates at the table with robust first courses, red meats and hard cheeses. A true protagonist of the convivial moments for a pleasure that extends beyond the chalice and looks at the horizon of the sea of a land of timeless charm.
