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Nero di Troia

Origin

Italy, Puglia region (probably near the city of Troia, in the province of Foggia)

Also known as

Uva di Troia, Sumarello, Troiano

Nero di Troia is a noble red grape varietal from Puglia, little known but promising. It produces wines of serious, deep and powerful style, with firm tannins and a dark hue. Its nose is often characterised by violets, black fruits, spices, and notes of leather or wood.