2020 Rivera "Violante" Nero di Troia, Castel del Monte DOC, IT WC+ clone Tasting Notes: The prettiest Graciano

Tasting Notes: The prettiest Graciano I’ve ever tasted

penetrating aromas hinting at caramel apples

and macerated apricot

named for 5 star shaped hills but also for the fossilized starfish found in the vineyards

ordering Valhalla’s “Thanksgetting” sandwich

2020 Rivera "Violante" Nero di Troia, Castel del Monte DOC, IT WC+ clone Tasting Notes: The prettiest GracianoFrom: Andria, Puglia, Italy Varietal: Nero di Troia Taste: In the glass, the wine shows a deep, saturated ruby core with purple highlights at the rim. Aromatically, it opens with notes of black cherry, wild blackberry, and dried violets, followed by undertones of pink peppercorn, tobacco leaf, and a slight herbal lift reminiscent of thyme and sage. The palate is medium bodied and focused, with a dark fruited core framed by firm, fine grained tannins.