negroamaro

Locations “I” (Italy) Red Blend

April 30, 2017 Domaine Dave 0 Comments

The Locations “I” (Italy) Red Blend is a blend of Negroamaro and Nero d’Avoloa from Puglia Southern Italy and Barbera from Piedmont in Northwest Italy. Italy is a land of 2,000 indigenous grapes that have existed very happily until Dave Phinney hit. This is an Italian wine made with California rules. This ain’t DOCG, this ain’t DOC,…

Tormaresca 2009 Neprica

April 8, 2012 Silenus&Me 0 Comments

The wine gets its name Neprica from the estate grapes blended together to make it – 40% Negroamaro, 30% Primitivo, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Negroamaro is an Italian grape native to Puglia, which is at the heel of the boot. You likely know Primitivo by its more popular name, Zinfandel – though it is often…