Notte Rossa is a winery that was born in Salento, Puglia , and precisely in San Marzano. We are in the land of Primitivo di Manduria, whose name derives from the early ripening compared to other vines: the Primitivo is in fact harvested already in the second half of August and despite this, its ripeness as well as the quantity of sugars in the berries are perfect. A warm environment, low rainfall and very high temperature ranges, clayey soils, rich in iron oxides, with a fine texture and sparse rocky outcrops: all characteristics of a unique territory, such as Salento, which has always welcomed its grapes.

Red night red wine

Red wine has made Notte Rossa famous: Primitivo and Negroamaro are in fact the protagonists of the most awarded labels of this winery (with awards from Italian experts such as Luca Maroni and in international competitions such as Mundus Vini) and are born from the plots in the farms located further south. , areas of red earth, limestone and sand, where the old sapling plants have coexisted for decades with the shrubs of the Mediterranean scrub, caressed by the savory breezes that blow from the Ionian Sea. Thanks to these peculiar characteristics of the soil, the red wines of Notte Rossa are characterized by a marked natural minerality.

Red Night mainly produces single-variety red wines, with two happy exceptions, Bascià, born from the blend of the most representative red berried grapes of Salento harvested at a slight over-ripening, and Salice Salentino , a classic Salento blend made from 85% Negroamaro and 15% Malvasia Nera di Brindisi and aged in barrique. From the red berried grapes Notte Rossa also obtains delicate and versatile rosés, such as the tantalizing Negroamaro Rosato Salento PGI.

Notte Rossa white wine

Notte Rossa also produces excellent white wine made from native Fiano and Verdeca grapes and also from Vermentino grapes.

The white wines of Notte Rossa are aged in steel to maintain the freshness of their aromas, such as Fiano for example, rich in fragrant floral notes combined with hints of fresh exotic fruit and harmonious on the palate with a pleasant flavor. Aged in steel also the other native of Notte Rossa, the Verdeca di Taranto, delicate in its floral and mineral notes and perfect with all dishes based on fresh fish.

The latest addition to Notte Rossa, born in 2020, is Vermentino. A bet on a vine widespread in Italy from North to South, which in Salento expresses some of its typical varietal notes, such as the accentuated flavor, the delicate olfactory note of white petals, the persistent hints of Mediterranean scrub, but is enriched with a greater body and intensity.

How to combine a Notte Rossa white wine?

Notte Rossa makes a fresh and tantalizing white wine perfect in combination with a fish-based menu, with shellfish appetizer, spaghetti with clams and grilled fish.

When is it better to uncork the Notte Rossa rosé wine?

The Notte Rossa rosé wine, whether it is made from Primitivo or Negroamaro grapes, is perfect for an aperitif because it goes very well with cold cuts and fresh cheeses, and thanks to its tantalizing character it is also ideal for an outdoor dinner with friends. .

Where is the Notte Rossa Fiano wine born?

The Notte Rossa Fiano wine comes from the vineyards of the hilly area north of the province of Taranto, at about 150 m asl, where the temperature range between day and night and the soil with a good presence of skeleton help to give aromas and flavor to this fantastic white wine.