Matané Negroamaro 2023

The 2023 Matané Negroamaro is a rich, full-bodied Italian red from Puglia, displaying a deep, dark purple-red color. It features intense aromas of black cherry, plum, licorice, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is fleshy and velvety, with ripe tannins, a long fruity finish, and notes of vanilla and spice.

Producer: Matané

Region: Puglia

Grape: Negroamaro

Alcohol: 13%

Size: 750ml

Producer Info: Matané sources Negroamaro from various vineyards between the towns of Manduria and Lecce, very close to the heel of the boot on the Salento Peninsula. This southernmost part of Puglia is also Italy's easternmost area with dark red soils and abundant Mediterranean sunshine. The climate is mild in winter, with adequate rainfall, but it is also very hot in summer with little rainfall. This wine represents the new winemaking approach in Puglia, with more moderate alcohol levels and gentler extractions. Negroamaro loves hot and dry conditions, and it grows particularly well in the calcareous, high-limestone soils of the area.