Rocca Vini "Podere Don Cataldo" Nero di Troia Puglia IGT 2023

91 (James Suckling)

Grape Variety: 100% Nero di Troia.

Origin: Village of Leverano, province of Lecce, Salento, Puglia winemaking region, southern Italy.

Aging: Big Slavonian oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.

Alcohol: 14%.

Tasting Notes: This wine has a typical deep ruby red color, almost impenetrable. The charming scent of ripe blackberries and raspberries introduces an intriguing and complex flavor filled with delicious notes of underbrush, leather and sweet spices. A fascinating wine, lingering on the palate.

Food Pairing: Ideal with pork, lamb, stews, roasted vegetables, pastas with rich and flavorful meaty and tomato-based sauces, and more. [DOWNLOAD PAIRING GUIDE]

Serving Temperature: 18°C (room temperature or a bit lower).

Cellaring Potential: 5 years, according to the winery.

About the Winery:

The motto of the Rocca winemaking family is: “Five generations, one passion, great Italian wines!”

Podere Don Cataldo is their premium wine collection, named after the parcel of land on which the vineyards are situated. It’s within a 100-hectare property in the “heel” of Italy’s “boot,” a peninsula between the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea.

The sea breezes from the Ionian coast and the sunny Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot, dry, windy summers, enable consistent and proper ripening of grapes on strong, robust vines.

The Podere Don Cataldo estate includes a lovingly restored Masseria--a traditional Salento farmhouse built from stone in centuries past. It exudes the most prized values of southern Italy: conviviality, tradition, and hospitality. Their wines carry the charm of warm, rustic Salento to your dining experience!