Canace Nero di Troia Puglia

The name "Canace" comes from the first syllables of the towns of Canosa and Acerenza, near which the vineyards are located – Canosa in the hills north of Bari in the Castel del Monte DOC region at 480 meters above sea level, and Acerenza in Basilicata. The soils are calcareous with a rocky subsoil, on which the vines grow at a density of 3,500 per hectare. The 2013 harvest in Puglia was marked by one of the coldest spring and summer periods on record. Abundant yields led to a slight delay in ripening. However, the late summer warmth, lasting into October, ultimately resulted in excellent grape ripeness, allowing the harvest to begin in early November. The grapes underwent an extended maceration of 15 to 20 days before fermentation. After fermentation, the wine rested on its fine lees for approximately eight months, followed by 12 months of aging in large French oak barrels. Deep red in color with hints of violet, the complex bouquet offers warm spices, cocoa, coffee, licorice, and ripe berries. This full-bodied Canace possesses a wonderfully fresh acidity from the Aglianico grape, yet is soft and velvety on the palate, well-balanced with elegant tannins and a lingering spiciness.