| Grape Varietal: | Nero di Troia |
| Pronunciation: | “Neh – roh deeh Trow – yah” |
| Tasting Notes: | Ruby red coloured, rich in aromas of ripe red fruits and berries. Soft mouth-feel, fresh and pleasant palate, makes up the wine’s character. |
| Food Pairing: | Great match to cheese and roasted meat. |
| Serving Notes: | 16-18C |
| Grape History: | This variety is one of the most ancient and characteristic of the North-Central Puglia, could be imported from Asia Minor (Troy) and arrived in Puglia during the Greek colonization of Puglia. |
| Harvest: | Late September |
| Vinification: | 20 days prolonged maceration of the wine on its skins in stainless steel tanks. Soft pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled fermenting temperature at 23ºC |
| Aging: | French oak barrels, stainless steel tanks and in the bottles |
| Bottling: | During autumn, with waning moon. |
| Alcoholic Content: | 13,5% by volume |
| Sugar: | 2,3 g/l |
| Total Acidity: | 5,0 g/l |
| Location: | Coppa Castello vineyard, in the heart of San Severo DOC. |
| Altitude: | 200-300 m above sea level |
| Soil: | Clay and limestone |
| Density: | 4500-5000 plants per Ha |
| Trimming Technique: | Traditional, handmade |
| Structure: | Espalier Trees |