Legend tells that the Greek hero Diomede, landing on the shores of the Gargano, brought some vines from Troy. Historians also say that Frederick II loved to taste the “full-bodied wine of Troy.” For a long time it has been a grape variety used to strengthen the weaker wines, but only in recent times has it been shown that vinifying it in purity produces wines of absolute value.

The colour is a deep ruby red, with enticing undertones of blackberries, currants, violets, and spices. The flavour is rich, dry, and balsamic. Inebriating.