2020 Rivera "Violante" Nero di Troia, Castel del Monte DOC, IT WC+ clone penetrating aromas hinting at caramel

penetrating aromas hinting at caramel apples

While you should enjoy every sip of this now (I'm saving one for Thanksgiving)

which is classified as Côtes du Rhône

Tasting Notes: The prettiest Graciano I’ve ever tasted

and just a hint of pine

2020 Rivera "Violante" Nero di Troia, Castel del Monte DOC, IT WC+ clone penetrating aromas hinting at caramelFrom: 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.