Tasting Notes

Dark ruby red in color, ‘Terragnolo’ Negroamaro has intense aromas of blackberries, with hints of cherry and some spice on the finish. Soft and round on the palate, full bodied and well-balanced. It pairs well with hearty roasted meats, game, rich pasta dishes.
The name Terragnolo comes from the Italian word terra because the bush vines are kept short and close to the ground.

Winery	Apollonio
Region	Puglia
Varietal	100% Negramaro
Location of Vineyards	Selected vineyards in Salento
Type of Planting	Traditional
Soil	Calcareous clay
Type of Cultivation	20-year-old bush-trained vines
Vinification	Grapes are harvested by hand when the bunches are fully ripe. A slightly later harvest guarantees fuller structure and higher concentration of sugars. Traditional temperature-controlled fermentation in large wooden vats (12,500lt in capacity) for 30-45 days.
Aging	12 months in French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle.
Alcohol Content	14.5%
Total Production	300,000 bottles
Oenologist	Massimiliano Apollonio