Terra di Corte - Nero di Troia / Merlot
Terra di Corte – rode blend van Nero di Troia en Merlot uit Puglia – fles met witte achtergrond

Terra di Corte - Nero di Troia / Merlot

Puglia

Casaltrinita'

Nero di Troia

€ 14.00
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This is where Nero di Troia meets Merlot—structure meets softness. Most reds from my home are either very rustic or very light, but this one finds a middle ground. It spends four months in oak for warmth and then a full year in steel to keep it honest. It’s rich, but it never feels heavy.

You’ll notice wild berries and a bit of spice on the nose. On the palate, it’s all about depth and smooth tannins. The oak is there, but it doesn't take over; the fruit stays front and center. It’s a generous wine with plenty of presence, but no pretense.

Pierluigi’s Note: This is the wine for a relaxed dinner where the conversation flows as easily as the wine. It’s perfect with a simple pasta ragu, grilled vegetables, or roasted meat. Serve it at 18°C.

Casaltrinità is more than a winery; it’s a collective of families who have worked these lands since 1965. In a world where big brands often squeeze the small farmer, these growers decided to stand together. They share the risks of the weather and the rewards of a good harvest as equals.

I know these people personally. When you see the Maltese Cross on the bottle, it’s a nod to the ancient history of our land, but to me, it represents the community. They’ve proven that you don't need shortcuts to make something world-class. By choosing this bottle, you are directly supporting a model of farming that puts people and craftsmanship before profit.

To understand our products, you have to know Puglia, "A-pluvia", from Latin, the 'land without rain.' Around my home in the North, the lack of water forces the roots to fight, digging deep into the limestone soil. This struggle is why the flavors of our wine and oil are so concentrated and real. The sun provides the intensity, but the Adriatic breeze is always there to keep things fresh, bringing a touch of salt from the coast. It’s a rugged, honest landscape that doesn’t hide anything.

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