Uvetta di Troia
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Troia Uvetta
Uvetta di Troia is a red wine grape with signature aromas of plum, black cherry, dried herbs. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Montepulciano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Open with body+acid frame: Uvetta di Troia runs medium body and high acid.
- Confirm tannin shape: Uvetta di Troia reads low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Black cherry on a medium/high frame typical of Uvetta di Troia.
- Uvetta di Troia fruit shape clearly readable through site/oak context.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Puglia · Basilicata · Daunia
- Classic styles: Naming stub on Nero di Troia (#12819) / Uva di Troia — prefer the Nero di Troia dossier · Northern Puglia / Daunia firm red under Uvetta diminutive phrasing
Common questions
Is Uvetta di Troia a red or white grape variety?
Uvetta di Troia is a red wine grape variety.
What does Uvetta di Troia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Uvetta di Troia include plum, black cherry and dried herbs. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Uvetta di Troia?
Documented tells for Uvetta di Troia: Open with body+acid frame: Uvetta di Troia runs medium body and high acid. and Confirm tannin shape: Uvetta di Troia reads low tannin..
What is Uvetta di Troia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Uvetta di Troia is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Barbera. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Uvetta di Troia grown?
Classic regions for Uvetta di Troia include Puglia, Basilicata and Daunia.