Negrara
Grape variety | Negrara |
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Synonyms | Some other names for Negrara include terodola, doleana, negrara veronese, and edelscharze. |
Grape colour | Red grape |
History | The Negrara grape, known for its rich history, originated from Trentino - Alto Adige and later made its way to Veronese. The grape variety is believed to have descended from the 'negrara or negron' and was first documented by Pollini in 1818. |
Ampelographic features | The Negrara grape vine has distinct traits. Its leaves are medium-sized, pentagonal and quinquelobate. The petiole breast is shaped like an open U or lyre, with deep lower lateral breasts. The upper side breasts have deep, overlapping edges. The lobes are marked, sloping, and end in an acute corner. The leaves have a light green upper side and a velvety grey lower side. The teeth are pronounced and irregular, forming two series with straight, sharp edges. The bunch is large and pyramidal, often winged with 1-2 wings. The grapes are large and spherical, with a pruinose, thick, astringent skin of blue-violet color. The pulp is juicy and the juice colorless. The Negrara grape is easily separated from the vine. |
Characteristics of the wine | The Negrara grape produces a striking ruby red wine. When tasted, it offers a vinous, spicy, and tannic flavor, providing a unique and delightful experience for wine enthusiasts. |