Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG

Made from minimum 90% Nero di Troia (Uva di Troia). Aged 24 months (12 in wood). Produces deeply colored, structured reds with black cherry, plum, spice, and a distinctive earthy minerality from the limestone plateau.

Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva's history begins in the Castel del Monte area of Puglia, where Nero di Troia has been cultivated for centuries. The region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils, Mediterranean climate, and warm, sunny conditions—creates Nero di Troia with distinctive structure and aging potential. The appellation received formal recognition in 1971 as DOC, then elevation to DOCG in 2011, codifying the production zone in the Castel del Monte area and quality standards. Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva's distinctive character comes from the region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils—which creates Nero di Troia with structure and aging potential. The wine's international reputation grew in the 2010s, when it became recognized as one of Puglia's finest reds, celebrated for its structure and quality. Today, Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva represents one of Puglia's most prestigious red wines, with the wine's structure and aging potential making it perfect for refined cuisine and cellaring.

Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva production follows DOCG regulations. The wine must contain minimum 90% Nero di Troia, with up to 10% other authorized red varieties. Harvest typically occurs in late September to early October, when Nero di Troia has achieved optimal ripeness. The grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed and crushed before transfer to fermentation vessels. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures (25-28°C) with maceration on skins for 15-20 days, extracting maximum color, tannin, and structure. The wine must age minimum 2 years before release (18 months in wood), with Riserva requiring 3 years minimum aging (24 months in wood). Traditional producers favor large Slavonian oak botti, while modernists may use French barriques. The wine must achieve minimum 13% alcohol and pass quality controls. The wine's structure and aging potential come from the region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils—which creates Nero di Troia with distinctive character.

Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva represents Puglia's winemaking tradition, a wine that demonstrates the region's capacity for producing structured, age-worthy reds. In Puglian homes and restaurants, Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva flows at refined meals, its structure and aging potential making it a prized wine. For Puglians, Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva represents the region's unique terroir, a wine that honors Nero di Troia tradition while expressing the Castel del Monte area's distinctive character.