Corsiero Nero Puglia 2024
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Puglia’s treasured Nero di Troia grape is steeped in legend. This expression from the super-talented Andrea Bernardini is deep, dark and full of southern Italian warmth. Sporting a long history of acclaim, it’s also a winner with pastas or red meats.
Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- Italy
- Nero di Troia
- 13.5% ABV
- December 31, 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
Red meat, poultry (esp. dark meat), sausages, tomato-based pasta dishes, bitter greens (chicory, kale).Beyond the Label
Made by the talented Andrea Bernardini, Corsiero Nero is a bold and dark-fruited, 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. From your very first sip, you’ll see why this beauty boasts a long history of acclaim.
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.
