Uva di Troia is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Puglia, Italy.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for raspberry, cherry, dark forest fruits, plums, licorice and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Castel del Monte, Rosso Canosa, Cacc’e Mmitte di Lucera and Rosso Di Cerignola.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Bombino Nero, Montepulciano and Sangiovese.
Watch for the synonyms: Barlettana, Canosa, Nero di Troia and Sumarello.
At the table it suits fave e cicorie selvatiche, penne pasta with rabbit ragu and grilled butterflied chicken with thyme.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Barlettana, Canosa, Nero di Troia, Sumarello, Uva della Marina.
Bottles to look for.
- Alberto Longo Le Cruste, Puglia, Italy
- Angiuli Donato Nero di Troia Puglia IGT, Italy
- Caiaffa 'Lampyris' Nero di Troia Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantina Diomede 'Annibale' Nero di Troia Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantina Diomede 'Lama di Pietra' Nero di Troia Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantina Diomede Canace Nero di Troia Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantina Diomede Ripe Alte Nero di Troia Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantine Carpentiere Armentario Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva, Puglia, Italy
Uva di Troia: common questions
01.What does Uva di Troia taste like?+
02.Where is Uva di Troia from?+
03.Where is Uva di Troia grown?+
04.What food pairs with Uva di Troia?+
05.What else is Uva di Troia called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.