Nero di Troia
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Uva di Troia
Nero di Troia is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, violet, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Montepulciano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check for firm tannin and dark-fruit concentration with floral-violet lift.
- Look for pepper and dried-herb accents in a structured medium-plus body.
Confidence signals
- Violet and blackberry signature
- High tannin with balanced acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Castel del Monte · Foggia · Barletta-Andria-Trani
- Classic styles: Firm-tannin northern Puglia red · Floral-spiced structured southern Italian red
Common questions
Is Nero di Troia a red or white grape variety?
Nero di Troia is a red wine grape variety.
What does Nero di Troia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Nero di Troia include blackberry, violet and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Nero di Troia?
Documented tells for Nero di Troia: Check for firm tannin and dark-fruit concentration with floral-violet lift. and Look for pepper and dried-herb accents in a structured medium-plus body..
What is Nero di Troia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Nero di Troia is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Aglianico. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Nero di Troia grown?
Classic regions for Nero di Troia include Castel del Monte, Foggia and Barletta-Andria-Trani.