Cantina Diomede comprises 200 hectares of organically farmed vineyards in northern Puglia, close to the town of Canosa. Oenologist Dennis Verdecchia works hard here to obtain high-quality, healthy grapes, with most operations carried out manually.
The ‘Lama di Pietra’, made solely from Nero di Troia, is full-bodied with red fruit aromatics, offering perfect balance on the palate. The ‘Canace’ Nero di Troia is a step up. Aged for 12 months in large French oak barrels, this wine balances richness with fresh acidity, velvety tannins, and a spicy finish.
Grapes for Lama di Pietra are grown in the hills north of Bari between 350 and 450 metres above sea level. Soils are calcareous clay, and vines are trained to Vertical Shoot Position and are cordon spur pruned, with a density of 4,500 vines per hectare.
Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit underwent a long period of maceration on the skins followed by fermentation, which took place at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts. The wine was matured for 10 months in stainless-steel tanks to preserve the fruit-forward style of wine before bottling.
This wine is ruby red in colour with violet reflections. On the nose, there are aromas of mulberry and cherry which give way to a soft palate with delicate tannins. Full-bodied and elegant, this Nero di Troia is perfectly balanced.
