Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninHigh
BodyFull
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for black-fruit and violet with savory spice.
  • Check tannin as high with medium-plus body.

Confidence signals

  • Dark plum-violet cue
  • High tannin medium-plus frame

Aromas

Signature

black plumvioletspice

Common

black cherrycocoaherbs

Occasional

graphite

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Puglia · Basilicata · Castel del Monte
  • Classic styles: Dark-fruited Uva di Troia lineage expression with firm structure · Medium-plus red with high tannin and savory finish
  • Style examples: Puglia Uva di Troia Nere · Castel del Monte nero style

Common questions

Is Uva di Troia Nere a red or white grape variety?
Uva di Troia Nere is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Uva di Troia Nere smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Uva di Troia Nere include black plum, violet and spice. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Uva di Troia Nere most often confused with in blind tasting?
Uva di Troia Nere is most commonly confused with Montepulciano, Aglianico and Negroamaro. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Uva di Troia Nere grown?
Classic regions for Uva di Troia Nere include Puglia, Basilicata and Castel del Monte.

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