Masserie Dugento Negroamaro Salento Rosso

Masserie Dugento’s Negroamaro Salento Rosso channels the sun-soaked energy of Puglia into a dark, complex, and wildly satisfying red. Grown in the warm, coastal breezes of Salento on soils laced with limestone, iron-rich clay, and pockets of sand this Negroamaro ripens to deep concentration while still holding onto its trademark savory edge. The wine opens with bold aromas of black plum, macerated cherry, and blackberry compote, layered with notes of tobacco leaf, dried Mediterranean herbs, and a faint whisper of sea salt carried in from the Adriatic. On the palate it’s plush but not heavy, with velvety tannins and a juicy, mouthfilling core of dark fruit balanced by a pleasantly bitter, amaro-like twist on the finish (a hallmark of the grape). A short rest in neutral wood rounds the texture without dulling its vibrant, sun-drenched personality. It shines alongside hearty Southern Italian dishes like grilled lamb, wood-fired pizza with spicy sausage, slow-braised meats, or richly spiced tomato sauces.  Though versatile with a range of traditional Italian fare it’s equally compelling on its own as an easy-drinking, full-flavored weeknight red capturing the soul of Puglia in every glass.