Five years ago, Verdoni Imports entered into a joint venture with Dr. Sabino Russo, a dynamic young enologist who works on an estate near Pisa, to produce premium Italian wines for sale in the USA.  Under his supervision, these fine wines are aged and bottled at state of the art wineries throughout Tuscany. 

Initial results have been extremely rewarding.  Chianti Riserva and Chianti Superiore won Silver and Bronze medals respectively at VinExpo 2001 in Bordeaux.  From the vine to the bottle, great care is taken to assure quality, consistency, and authenticity.  These fine wines appear with the Villa Puccini, Villa Fanelli, and Terra Nostra labels.

The Vine

Negroamaro is considered to be Puglia’s most important varietal.  It is blended with Malvasia Nera to make popular village wines, such as Salice Salentino, Copertino and Leverano.  Although sometimes used for roses’, it is best suited for intense and vigorous reds.

The Wine

Carta Negroamaro is cold-fermntated in stainless steel tanks and in glass lined cement vats.  The wine is transferred to the Villa Puccini winery in coastal Tuscany, not far from Pisa. 

No oak is used in the aging process, thus purely conserving the varietal character of the Negroamaro grape.  Although the wine will age gracefully for a couple of years, we recommend that you enjoy it young and fresh.

Technical Facts

Characteristics: A deep dark ruby color, with an intense aroma of berries and spice, a dry full round taste, and a lingering finish.

Grapes: 100% Negroamaro

Food Affinities: Pasta, pizza, spicy Mexican cuisine, aromatic Chinese dishes, red meats, sausages.