Description
“PECORANERA” Nero di Troia IGP Puglia by Cantine Risveglio: This wine celebrates **Nero di Troia** in its purest form, one of Puglia’s most noble grape varieties. Delayed manual harvest and **6 months of aging in French oak barrels** give it a remarkable structure, with an intense aromatic profile dominated by spices, cocoa, and licorice.
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Technical Sheet
| Denomination: | Puglia IGP |
| Producer: | Cantine Risveglio |
| Region: | Brindisi / Various areas of Northern Puglia. |
| Grape Variety: | Nero di Troia (100%) |
| Alcohol Content: | 13% vol |
| Type: | Red |
| Awards: | No specific awards mentioned |
History and Winemaking
Pecoranera is made from Nero di Troia grapes sourced from old vines in Northern Puglia. The **harvest is manual and deliberately delayed** to ensure maximum sugar and polyphenol concentration. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, followed by an aging period of **6 months in French oak barrels**, which softens the tannins and adds spicy complexity.
Organoleptic Profile
Appearance: Ruby red with violet reflections.
Nose: Pronounced hints of **spices**, followed by enveloping notes of **cocoa, coffee, and licorice**.
Palate: **Warm, soft, and balanced**. The structure is well-defined and supported by an intense and persistent aromatic profile.
Food Pairings
Perfect with: Red meat, aged cheeses, and structured legume soups.
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Recommended Glass: Full-bodied red wine glass
The “black sheep” of Apulian reds – A pure Nero di Troia, warm, spicy, and enveloping.






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