Corsiero Nero 2014
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A rare taste of one of Puglia’s finest grapes, more often found in pricey DOC blends but here alone in all its glory. Made by top Italian winemaker Mario Ercolino, this luscious Nero di Troia has wild blackberry, violet and smoky vanilla character.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Italy- Inky black
- Nero di Troia
- 9.75 Units
- 13% ABV
- 30 June 2017
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Rich and velvety with intense black fruit and spice flavours
Aroma
Sumptuous wild blackberry, violet and smoky vanilla complexity
The Wine
In the old days, when winemakers were less clued up, Nero di Troia produced wines with terrific depth and colour, but rather too much tannin. So cellars tended to blend it with softer varieties. However, top consultant Mario Ercolino knows exactly how to get the most from this grape and has made Corsiero – a dark, velvety wine. Nero di Troia is named after the city of Troia in northern Puglia, which Greek hero Diomedes is said to have founded after helping to defeat the city of Troy with the famed Trojan Horse. There, outside the city walls, he planted vine cuttings, which flourished and were named Nero after their dark skin grapes and the deep coloured wine they produced. Rich, warming, Corsiero is perfect with pasta or rich meat dishes.
"Consistently good, fruit driven, soft in the mouth, long finish. Definitely a great food red"
Online Review for 2013
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