2020 Rivera "Violante" Nero di Troia Castel del Monte

The 2020 Rivera "Violante" Nero di Troia is a fresh and luminous expression of one of Puglia's most historic indigenous grapes, grown on the limestone-rich soils of the Castel del Monte area. On the nose, it offers a vibrant and "crunchy" bouquet of wild red berries and raspberries layered with distinct floral notes of sweet violet and a subtle hint of star anise. The palate is medium-bodied and exceptionally agile, balancing its juicy fruit core with a refreshing mineral vein and fine, well-integrated tannins. It finishes clean and persistent with a savory, saline lift and a touch of Mediterranean herbs, making it a highly drinkable red that avoids the heavy extraction often associated with Southern Italy.