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The Murgia is a generous land giving fruits of high quality. Nero di Troia is its typical grape variey, the one that for centuries has been transforming the silence of these vines in a wine that bears his name all over the world.
The name Nero di Troia is a tribute of Masseria San Magno to this native vine that every year produces full-bodied, juicy and sugary bunches.
Paired with: Agricola del Sole Orecchiette with turnip greens, red meat.
| Denomination | Castel Del Monte DOC "Nero di Troia" |
| Year | 2011 |
| Vineyard | C.da San Giuseppe owned by Agricola del Sole |
| Grape Variety | 100% Uva di Troia |
| Altitude | 450m s.l.m. |
| Exposure | Est-Ovest |
| Soil Types | Geologically dating back to the Cretaceous period, Murgia land is basically a compact calcareous concretion. Made of calcium and sodium carbonates, the rough lithological matrix provides excellent water drainage. |
| Start of harvest | Costantly monitorated, the variety reaches optimum ripeness in October |
| Cultivation Method | Espalier |
| Pruning system | Guyot |
| Vineyard density | 4.347 vine plants/hectare |
| Harvest method | Exclusively by hand. Yield per hectare from 80,000 to 100,000 kilos. |
| Winemaking | Rigorously intact, Grapes ferment for around
15 days to assure the best polyphenol extraction. The fermentation temperature ranges from 20°C to 25°C. |
| Aging | 6/8 months in oak barrels. Then in glass bottles for other two months. |
| Sensory Analysis |
Deep ruby red with violet shines. It emits a clear aroma of underbrush red fruits. When tasted, it reveals sweet sensations of dark chocolate, ripe plums and strong tannin, confirming its grape varietal origin. |