Uve di Troia
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Nero di Troia Uve
Uve di Troia is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Montepulciano and Nero d'Avola.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black cherry-plum core with violet spice.
- Check medium-plus body and tannin in a warm-climate frame.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit violet cue
- Medium-plus structured southern frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Puglia · Daunia · Castel del Monte
- Classic styles: Dark-fruited southern Italian red with floral spice notes · Medium-plus bodied red with firm but polished tannin
Common questions
Is Uve di Troia a red or white grape variety?
Uve di Troia is a red wine grape variety.
What does Uve di Troia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Uve di Troia include black cherry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Uve di Troia?
Documented tells for Uve di Troia: Look for black cherry-plum core with violet spice. and Check medium-plus body and tannin in a warm-climate frame..
What is Uve di Troia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Uve di Troia is most commonly confused with Montepulciano, Nero d'Avola and Aglianico. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Uve di Troia grown?
Classic regions for Uve di Troia include Puglia, Daunia and Castel del Monte.