DOC · Puglia
Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto
Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto DOC (Puglia) at a glance: 5 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. The specification lists NEGRO AMARO among the grape varieties. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum maturation, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.
✓ Verified· September 2026
Production rules at a glance
Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.
RegionPugliaProvinceBrindisi, Lecce, Taranto
Wine typesRosato, Rosato Frizzante, Rosato Spumante, Rosso, Rosso Riserva
Grape varieties / compositionNEGRO AMARO 90–100%
Maximum grape yield11 t/haMaximum wine yield—
Minimum planting density4,000 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength12% vol
Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood—
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Quick comparison within the appellation
ParameterRosatoRosato FrizzanteΔ vs A
ColourRoséRosé—
Grape varietiesNEGRO AMARO 90–100%NEGRO AMARO 90–100%—
Maximum grape yield11 t/ha11 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield———
Minimum planting density4,000 vines/ha4,000 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing———
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength12% vol11.5% vol-0.5% vol (-4.2%)
Minimum total acidity5 g/l4.5 g/l-0.5 g/l (-10%)
Minimum sugar-free extract20 g/l15 g/l-5 g/l (-25%)
Release for consumptionvintage + 1 years——
ARosatoBRosato Frizzante
Colour
ARosé
BRosé
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
ANEGRO AMARO 90–100%
BNEGRO AMARO 90–100%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A11 t/ha
B11 t/ha
Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum planting density
A4,000 vines/ha
B4,000 vines/ha
Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum alcoholic strength
A12% vol
B11.5% vol
Δ vs A-0.5% vol (-4.2%)
Minimum total acidity
A5 g/l
B4.5 g/l
Δ vs A-0.5 g/l (-10%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A20 g/l
B15 g/l
Δ vs A-5 g/l (-25%)
Release for consumption
Avintage + 1 years
B—
Δ vs A—
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When can Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto wine be released for sale?
The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.
TECHNICAL DATA
Structured data by wine type
Data by wine type
Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.
Rosato
Grape compositionNEGRO AMARO 90–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha11.5%Capo a frutto non oltre 1 m dal suolo.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine50%—Metodo tradizionale di vinificazione del rosato; appassimento consentito; arricchimento e dolcificazione consentiti secondo normativa.
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosato più o meno intenso12% vol5 g/l20 g/l
Rosato Frizzante
Grape compositionNEGRO AMARO 90–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha11.5%Capo a frutto non oltre 1 m dal suolo.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine50%—Deriva dalla tipologia rosato; pratiche ammesse dal disciplinare.
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosato più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l15 g/l
Rosato Spumante
Grape compositionNEGRO AMARO 90–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha11.5%Capo a frutto non oltre 1 m dal suolo.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine50%—Deriva dalla tipologia rosato; pratiche ammesse dal disciplinare.
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosato più o meno intenso11.5% vol5 g/l15 g/l
Rosso
Grape compositionNEGRO AMARO 90–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha11.5%Capo a frutto non oltre 1 m dal suolo.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche leali e costanti; appassimento consentito; arricchimento e dolcificazione consentiti secondo normativa.
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Release for consumption———
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino più o meno intenso con eventuali riflessi tendenti al granato con l’invecchiamento12.5% vol4.5 g/l24 g/l
Rosso Riserva
Grape compositionNEGRO AMARO 90–100%
Viticulture
RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type11 t/ha4,000 vines/ha12%Capo a frutto non oltre 1 m dal suolo.
Winemaking
StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Pratiche enologiche leali e costanti; appassimento consentito; arricchimento e dolcificazione consentiti secondo normativa.
Ageing
TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Ageing24 months——
Minimum total 24 months: 0 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 24 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.
Characteristics at release
ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino più o meno intenso con eventuali riflessi tendenti al granato con l’invecchiamento13% vol4.5 g/l26 g/l
Municipalities / permitted area
Zona di produzione Negroamaro di Terra d'OtrantoOfficial Italian wording
Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve La zona di produzione delle uve atte alla produzione dei vini a denominazione di origine controllata “Negroamaro di Terra d’Otranto” comprende l’intero territorio amministrativo delle province di Brindisi, Lecce e Taranto.
Art. 3Official source
Official product specification · Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto