Cantina Diomede

This is a "velvety" revelation, offering a medley of wild strawberries, red cherries, and mulberry with subtle hints of chocolate. On the palate, it exhibits a soft and supple character, accompanied by nuanced notes of milk chocolate and minerals. It’s elegant, balanced, and remarkably smooth.

Price: £15.95

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Key information

Region: Castel del Monte, Puglia, Italy

Year: 2022

Alcohol: 13.5%

Info:

Interesting: Nero di Troia is an ancient grape that was nearly forgotten but is now Puglia's "rising star" for quality.

Did You Know? Legend says the grape was brought to Italy by Diomedes after the Trojan War.

Pairing: Lamb chops or aged Pecorino; a hearty feast.

Intensity
Delicate
Bold
4.1
Acidity
Softer
Zesty
3.6
Sweetness
Dry
Sweet
1.4
Body
Light
Full
4.2
Tannins
Smooth
Chewy
4.0

Ideal for The Velvet Soul

Your palate has a biological rejection of bitterness and astringency. You may be a "Supertaster" (highly sensitive to bitter compounds), which means high tannins feel physically painful or harsh, like sandpaper on your gums. Your mouth seeks protection - you want wines with higher glycerol (body) and alcohol sweetness to coat your tongue and create a barrier against harsh textures. You judge wine by how seamlessly it glides across your palate.