For all sorts of reasons, and nothing to do with quality, there are only 4 wines designated as DOCG wines in Puglia, and 3 of those are given to the wines that come from the Castel Del Monte region (...and the other is given to the Primitivo di Manduria , see ourNUMERO 01) so our partners Vini Crifo were the natural choice to make our NUMERO 03 Nero di Troia, Castel Del Monte DOCG wine.

This wine is the perfect expression of the Nero di Troia grape – the oldest of Puglia’s varieties, and it's DOCG designation recognises the unique characteristics of the terroir and winemaking methods of this prestigious wine making region - sumptuous, precious and noble. This 100% Nero di Troia wine is made from only the best bunches of grapes harvested from 30-year-old vines and aged in wood barrels for 12 months and then for a further 6 months in the bottle. The colour is a deep impenetrable ruby red. On the nose it has a bold character and a peerless intensity, hints of red rose, potpourri, preserved fruit, sweet chocolate cherries, cloves, menthol and aromatic tobacco. In the mouth, the alcohol and tannins are in perfect balance providing intense freshness, but also good potential for bottle aging. The finish is long and persistent with toasted and balsamic notes that pair well with meat and pasta dishes as well as aged cheese.