Rosso di Cerignola is a DOC appellation from the province of Foggia in Apulia. All the wines produced in the region are red and based on the local Uva di Troia (Nero di Troia), a minimum of 55%. The grape is usually blended with Negroamaro, Barbera, Malbec, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, or Trebbiano Toscano.
The region is small, and the wines are quite rare. Rosso di Cerignola wines are full-bodied and tannic. They have an intense aroma reminiscent of ripe red berries, with hints of spices and balsamic notes. The appellation also includes the Riserva label that is oak-aged for a minimum of two years.
Rosso di Cerignola wines tend to improve with age, gaining complexity and character. Young examples pair well with charcuterie and sausages, and aged wines can be a good match to roasted or braised red meat, ragù, or roasted lamb.
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