Squinzano Rosso

Squinzano Rosso is an Italian appellation for red wines made from Negroamaro (Negro Amaro) grapes produced  in the provinces of Brindisi and Lecce. Other permitted varieties include Malvasia Nera di Brindisi, Malvasia di Lecce, and Sangiovese.

These ruby red wines will typically have herbal and fruity notes reminiscent of ripe red berries, dried flowers, and subtle almond hints. They are full-bodied, well-balanced, and may develop a spicy character with age. Squinzano wines pair well with meat-based main courses.

They would work well with charcuterie, meat ragù, roasts, or grilled meat. This appellation belongs to a wider Squinzano DOC, including white, rosé, and sparkling wines. It also covers the Riserva label (aged for a minimum of 2 years) and additional Negroamaro and Susumaniello labels.