12th Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento

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.