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Uve di Troia

Red wine grape variety

Uve di Troia — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium

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

black cherryplumviolet

Common

blackberrycloveearthdried herbsblack pepper

Occasional

cocoa

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
  • Style examples: Castel del Monte Uve di Troia · Puglia Uve di Troia

Common questions

Is Uve di Troia a red or white grape variety?
Uve di Troia is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
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 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. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Uve di Troia grown?
Classic regions for Uve di Troia include Puglia, Daunia and Castel del Monte.

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