Wine at the Table
Negroamaro
The short answer
Negroamaro is a red Italian wine from Puglia (Salento), made from Negroamaro. It tastes dark, earthy, gently bitter and pairs best with grilled sausage, meatballs and eggplant.
- Style
- Dark, earthy, gently bitter, Puglia (Salento)
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 62°F / 17°C
- Strength
- About 13.5–14% ABV
Where it comes from
The signature grape of the Salento peninsula in Puglia's heel.
What you need
- Grape: Negroamaro
- Region: Puglia (Salento)
- Style: Dark, earthy, gently bitter
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 62°F / 17°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: grilled sausage, meatballs and eggplant.
- 03
Larry's tip. Grilled sausage with a bitter edge — perfect.
Larry’s rule: Grilled sausage with a bitter edge — perfect.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Negroamaro?
Negroamaro pairs well with grilled sausage, meatballs and eggplant.
What grape is Negroamaro made from?
Negroamaro, grown in Puglia (Salento).
What does Negroamaro taste like?
Dark, earthy, gently bitter.
What temperature should Negroamaro be served at?
About 62°F / 17°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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