2021 Amastuola - Negroamaro (750ml)

Sourced from the warm Mediterranean microclimates of southern Italy, this 750ml bottle delivers the focused structure and layered aromatics typical of Amastuola’s 2021 Negroamaro.

Negroamaro derives its name from two Italian descriptors: nêro (black), reflecting the grape’s intensely pigmented skins, and amuro (dark or mellow), denoting the rustic yet balanced character of the finished wine. Cultivated under prolonged summer sunlight, the vines produce thick-skinned berries that concentrate natural phenolics, resulting in a deep-colored red with vibrant acidity, grip-worthy tannins, and a plush mid-palate.

The 2021 vintage opens with a compact ruby hue and an aromatic profile built around sun-warmed black cherry, stewed plum, crushed violet petals, and dried Roman oregano. Progressive oxidation reveals secondary nuances of black pepper, cured tobacco, damp forest floor, and a faint bitter-chocolate edge. The palate mirrors this complexity: medium to full body, firmly woven tannins, and lively acids that carry dark berry and smoky herbal flavors to a long, stony finish.

This wine shines alongside robust, slowly prepared dishes. Pair it with herb-crusted rack of lamb, wild boar ragù on宽面 or pappardelle, wood-roasted root vegetables glazed with rosemary and sea salt, or grilled octopus dressed with lemon and olive oil. Serve it alongside aged pecorino, charcuterie featuring smoked salame, or braised pork shoulder. For optimal expression, pour chilled at sixty degrees Fahrenheit, or decant for twenty to thirty minutes to soften initial tightness and unlock the full aromatic spectrum.