Cantina Diomede's 'Canace' Nero di Troia is a full-bodied red wine showing vitality and  complexity and finesse. Deep red in colour with notes of violet, it features warm spices, cocoa, coffee, liquorice, and ripe berry fruit. Rich on the palate with plummy, leathery flavours, macerated black cherries, the lingering spice and tannins are balanced with fresh acidity. All this makes it ideal for pairing with red meats, aged cheeses, and game. Or...according to the producer "Excellent as a meditation wine" (if that is such a thing?). 

A serious star of a wine - we absolutely love it!

About the Producer

Cantina Diomede is part of the Fantini Group and is based in northern Puglia, close to the town of Canosa. It covers 200 hectares of vineyards. Winemaker Dennis Verdecchia works closely with Diomede's oenologist team to obtain high quality, healthy grapes. Most operations are carried out manually, and the management of the vineyard follows an organic approach.

Vineyard and Winery

The name "Canace" comes from blending the initial syllables of the towns where the wineries are located - Canosa, 480 metres above sea level in the DOC Castel del Monte area in the hills north of Bari, and Acerenza, on the foothills of Vulture in Basilicata. Soils are calcareous and rocky, and vines are vertical shoot positioned and Guyot trained, with a density of 3,500 per hectare.

The grapes were left to partially dry on the vines. Upon arrival at the winery, they underwent a maceration on the skins lasting 15 to 20 days followed by fermentation at controlled temperatures using selected yeasts. Post fermentation, the wine was first aged in concrete tanks for eight months and then in French oak barriques for a further twelve months before bottling and release.