Natale Verga, Negroamaro del Salento Frassino IGT

Interesting facts

Spicy, dry and well-balanced Negroamaro del Salento Frassino 2009 is made from grapes Negroamaro is an ancient variety which actually dominated the vineyards in the southern part of Apulia since the sixth century BC. The name comes from a combination of the words "negro" ("black") and "amaro" ("bitter"). That phrase very accurately describes the characteristics of the grapes. Apulia is often called the "heel of the Italian boot." Around 37,000 hectares in Puglia vineyards planted with Negroamaro. Winemakers like this sort of disease resistance and precipitation, as well as excellent performance.Carefully sorted grapes are healthy and undamaged grapes — are subjected to destemming and fermentation using yeast and enzymes to get the intense color from the grape skins.Company Natale Verga was founded in 1895 by Enrico Verga, and for four generations, handed down from father to son along with the family secrets of winemaking, rich experience and respect for tradition. Nowadays, after a century of activity, the winery enjoys a very good reputation in the wine market. Today the company is headed by Natale Verga, who manages it with effective support from the father Giancarlo and the sisters Cristina and Laura.Modern plant located in the city of Como in the province of Cermenate. It covers an area of 20 thousand square meters, finished production capacity is up to 25,000 hectoliters. Bottling wines made using the latest technology. The company has two fully automated production lines, which provide a capacity of up to 10 thousand bottles per hour. Thanks to our own laboratory, which is equipped with advanced technology, guaranteed permanent control of wine at all stages.

Tasting Characteristics

Color of wine: deep ruby-red.
The aroma of the wine reveals notes of plum, black cherry, light hints of pepper and tobacco.
Nice, dry, balanced taste of the wine filled with notes of blackberries and spicy notes of plum.
The wine goes well with pasta dishes, roasted and braised meat, sausage and grilled meat

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