NERO DI TROIA

Technical card

Production area: North of Bari – Contrada Schinosa – Trani, at an altitude of 70 meters.
Grapes: 100% Nero di Troia
Vineyards: The vineyards are located on rich, clay soil that tends to be calcareous. Vines are trained using the spurred cordon method with a density of 4,500 plants per hectare.
Wine making: The harvest takes place in the last week of October.10-12 days of maceration ensures maximum extraction of aroma and colour with frequent pump-overs and fermentation at a constant temperature.
Ageing: After a few months in glass-lined concrete vats, the wine matures in Slovenian Rovere oak barrels. Successive refinement after bottling for 3-6 months
before release.
Vintage: 2009
Analytical data:
Alcohol 13,30 %Vol.
Total or dry extract 33,20 g/l
Acidity 5,05 g/l
Volatile acidity 0,41 g/l
Residual sugar 2,6 g/l
Sulphure dioxide 90 mg/l
Tasting notes: Ruby red colour with orange and violet reflexes. An intense elegant bouquet of violets and dark berry fruits. Mildly spiced, on the palate it is full-bodied but soft on the finish with a good balance between fruit and structure.
Recommended with: The perfect wine to accompany rich and flavoursome dishes such as red meat, game and aged cheeses.
Serve at 18°C