Red

12th Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento

0.75L | 12.5%

9 , 9 5

Negroamaro

Varvaglione Vigne e Vini

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12th Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2027

Past peak After 2027

Aromas

Dark black fruit Cherries Berries Spices Candied fruit Vanilla

Food Pairing

Pasta dishes Pizza Aged cheeses

Vintage Report

2023 was a challenging but ultimately successful vintage for Puglia. Despite variable weather conditions, including periods of heat, the grapes were able to ripen optimally, resulting in wines with good balance and expressive fruit.

This Negroamaro from 12 e Mezzo is soft, round, and ripe. These are the key words for this red wine from Puglia. 'Negroamaro' comes from the Latin 'Nigra' and the Greek 'Mavro', both meaning dark. They describe both the color of the dark grape skins and the wine made from this grape.

Wine from the Varvaglino winery for a hundred years

Varvaglino has been making wine for almost a century, spanning four generations of the family. Today, it is one of the largest and fastest-growing wineries in Puglia, steadily increasing both the number of bottles produced and the quality of its wines. The company is located in Leporano on the Gulf of Taranto, in the renowned Salento region. The wines were created thanks to a winemaker who saw unique potential for quality wines in Puglia. The unique climate, proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, fertile soil, and unique grapes make this region perfect for producing exquisite wines.

Twelve and a half percent

This red Negroamaro owes its name to its alcohol content, twelve and a half percent. In Italian, this means 12 e Mezzo. Winemaker Cosimo Varvaglione knows how to make beautiful wines in Salento without them being too alcoholic. He believes this detracts from the beautiful grape varieties and terroir of Salento. After the Negroamaro grapes are hand-harvested, this red wine is aged for several weeks. Fermentation is stopped at precisely the right moment, leaving the beautiful, deep flavors in the wine. A precise job, but leave it to Cosimo Varvaglione.

What does the 12th Mezzo Negroamaro taste like?

"Dark" is truly the apt description. On the nose, this 12th Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento offers abundant dark black fruit, a touch of spice, and candied fruit. The palate is characterized by vanilla notes. Velvety and rounded, it has abundant fruit nuances of cherries, berries, and blackberries, complemented by spices and dark chocolate. This wine pairs perfectly with pasta dishes, pizza, and aged cheese.

Product details

Availability	Only 16 in stock!
Alcohol content	12.5%
Vintage	2023
Size	0.75L
Region	Puglia
Sub-region	Salento
Producer	Varvaglione Vigne e Vini
Varietal(s)	Negroamaro
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c