Negroamaro is the grape of the heel of Italy's boot, southern Puglia. Cantine Paolo Leo in San Donaci makes this Millefiori from it: pure Negroamaro, fermented in stainless steel, no oak. An honest, approachable red.

Character

With no oak involved, the fruit comes first. At 13% it isn't heavy, more a smooth red that goes with lots of dishes. The winemaker writes it on the label: serve at 18 °C.

How I serve it

• With pasta and ragù: the pairing the winemaker recommends himself.
• With lamb: roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary.
• With grilled vegetables: aubergine, courgette and peppers off the grill.
• With a stew: a slow-cooked beef stew on a cold evening.

Good to know

• Grape — Negroamaro
• Origin — Puglia IGP, Italy
• Alcohol — 13% vol
• Volume — 75 cl
• Winemaking — in stainless steel
• Producer — Cantine Paolo Leo, San Donaci (Puglia)
• Energy — 331 kJ / 79 kcal per 100 ml
• Allergens — contains sulphites