2020 Rivera "Violante" Nero di Troia, Castel del Monte DOC, IT WC+ clone and just a hint of

and just a hint of pine

which is classified as Côtes du Rhône

and macerated apricot

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

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

2020 Rivera "Violante" Nero di Troia, Castel del Monte DOC, IT WC+ clone and just a hint ofFrom: 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.