The Salentine blend par excellence: Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro and Primitivo in a single bottle. Three harvests, three separate vinifications, one irresistible result.
The Metiusco Rosso is the most sought-after blend at Palamà, even among the most demanding customers. It speaks 100% Salentine: three native varieties from this strip of land nestled between two seas, vinified separately and then blended with precision.
The result is a wine with aromas of forest berries, strawberry and plum, round and particularly pleasant on both palate and nose. After each sip, the red fruits give way to notes of Mediterranean scrubland, myrtle and cocoa.
The blend
Each variety makes its own specific contribution to the blend. Three separate harvests and vinifications, then assembled to achieve something none of the three could deliver alone:
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Malvasia Nera
Robust structure and a natural sweetness that rounds out the blend
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Negroamaro
The bitter note that balances the sweetness and gives character
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Primitivo
Depth and aromatic richness, the complexity that makes the wine irresistible
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| 💡 | Each variety is harvested and vinified separately, then the three wines are blended. This is not a shortcut: it is the correct way to respect the character of each variety and produce a truly balanced blend. |
Technical notes
| Designation | Salento IGP — Protected Geographical Indication |
| Grape varieties | Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro, Primitivo |
| Colour | Deep ruby red |
| Aroma profile | Forest berries, strawberry, plum, myrtle, Mediterranean scrubland, cocoa |
| Taste | Velvety, round, fruity and elegant, balanced structure |
| Food pairings | Meat main courses, aged cheeses, traditional Puglian dishes |
| Origin | Product of Italy — Contains sulphites |
| 🍶 | Serving tip: the velvety, round character of Metiusco Rosso is best expressed served slightly cooler than a traditional red — around 16–18 °C. Uncork 20–30 minutes before serving. |
At the table
The softness and aromatic complexity of Metiusco Rosso make it versatile for both formal dinners and more relaxed evenings. It always surprises.
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🍖 Meat main courses — roasts, lamb, pork, game in not-too-heavy preparations
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🧀 Aged cheeses — pecorino, canestrato pugliese, hard cheeses
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🍝 Puglian cuisine — pasta with ragù, bombette, gnomerieddi, traditional peasant dishes
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The producer
Casa Vinicola Palamà has been based in Cutrofiano, in the Salento, since 1936. The wines are produced from native Salentine varieties — Negroamaro, Primitivo, Verdeca and Malvasia Nera — trained on espalier or bush vines, vinified as single varieties or blends at the historic winery on Via Armando Diaz.
Ninì and his family personally tend the vineyards, the harvest and the winemaking. A direct, artisan attention that the international press and wine guides have recognised for decades.
Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro, Primitivo. Three separate harvests, one unforgettable blend. The most sought-after red at Palamà.
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