Corsiero Nero 2021
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Puglia’s treasured Nero di Troia grape is steeped in legend. From the talented Andrea Bernardini, this deep, dark red is full of southern Italian warmth. Sporting a long history of acclaim, it’ll also be a winner with meaty pastas or firm cheeses.
Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- Italy
- Nero di Troia
- 13.5% ABV
- June 30, 2026
Flavor Profile
Wine Flavor Profile
Corsiero Nero is a full-bodied red with brooding black fruit and subtle mineral aromas. The palate delivers rich plum, black cherry, and inviting spice flavors, plus firm tannins and a long, velvety finish.Wine Food Pairings
Poultry (esp. dark meat), sausages, pasta in red sauce, bitter greens (chicory, kale), red meat.Beyond the Label
Made by the talented Andrea Bernardini, Corsiero Nero is a bold, glass-staining red crafted from select parcels of rare Nero di Troia grapes grown in the foothills of the Apennines in Puglia.
The unusual grape variety takes its name from the nearby town of Troia, which, as legend has it, was founded by Greek hero Diomedes after sacking the city of Troy in Asia Minor. Even great warriors eventually turn to more gentle pursuits, and maybe it was Nero di Troia which made Diomedes settle in Italy, using his last years to make wine from this fascinating grape variety.
Italian for ‘Black Charger’ (like the trusty steed on the label), Corsiero Nero was aged three months in fine French oak and lives up to its valiant name. It boasts a long history of acclaim—including a gold medals and 90+ point scores from Italian crtitic Luca Maroni.
Enchanting aromas of blackberry, violet, smoky vanilla and oak smooth out into similar flavors across a long, intense finish. Try it alongside some of Bernardini’s favorite pairings, including grilled sirloin, roasted pork belly and fennel, or full-flavored cheeses.
Might want to gallop for your share, though. A red this delicious will sell fast.
