Flaio Negroamaro Salento 2021

Negroamaro — literally "black and bitter" — is the great indigenous red grape of Salento, the sun-drenched peninsula at the very tip of Italy's heel. Flaio is produced by Cantine Salvalai from Negroamaro grown in the Salento IGT zone, where the intense southern sun and warm Mediterranean climate produce wines of real depth and dark fruit character.

About This Wine

A medium-bodied Negroamaro from Salento — dry and food-friendly, with the dark fruit, earthy depth, and velvety finish that defines the variety at its best. Blackcurrant, liquorice, and chocolate on the palate, with balanced acidity and soft tannins that make it an excellent everyday red for the table.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep ruby
Nose: Black fruit, ripe red berries, a splash of chocolate, and a hint of dried tobacco
Palate: Dry and medium-bodied with blackcurrant, liquorice, and chocolate; balanced acidity and soft tannins
Finish: Medium length with persistent dark fruit

Food Pairing

Excellent with cheese, pasta, red meat, and pizza. A versatile southern Italian red.

Details

Grape: Negroamaro
Region: Puglia, Italy
Farming: Traditional
Style: Medium Bodied Red
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Alcohol: 13.5%
Bottle: 75cl
Drink: In the next 3 years