Amorosso

Amorosso represents a direct line to southern Italian winemaking tradition, focusing on the distinctive Nero di Troia grape from the Puglia region. When you choose Amorosso, you're selecting wines built on deep regional knowledge and consistent quality across vintages. The producer understands that Nero di Troia demands respect—it's a grape with structure, colour intensity, and a mineral edge that rewards proper handling. That's exactly what you get here: wines that express their terroir without unnecessary intervention, made for the table rather than for show.

About Amorosso

Amorosso works with Nero di Troia, a varietal whose history in Puglia stretches back centuries. This grape thrives in the specific soils and climate of southern Italy, developing the rich, intense character that defines the style you'll find in our collection. The winemaking approach centres on allowing the grape's natural structure and mineral qualities to emerge clearly. Nero di Troia is a demanding variety—it requires careful vineyard management and thoughtful fermentation to avoid over-extraction, yet skilled producers coax from it wines of real depth and food-friendly tannin balance. The wines spend time developing in bottle before release, a commitment to readiness that means you're buying wines ready to drink or cellar with confidence. This is not a producer chasing fashion; instead, Amorosso focuses on what Nero di Troia does best: delivering serious red wine with regional authenticity. The mineral, saline undertones that characterize quality examples of this grape appear consistently across the range, marking the hand of a producer who understands their raw material intimately.

Amorosso Wines in Our Collection

Our selection showcases two expressions of Nero di Troia that reveal the range within this single varietal. The 2022 Canace Nero di Troia (Vivino 4.4) is a rich, intense red with the structure and colour you expect from a serious example of the grape. It's the wine to reach for when you want a fuller-bodied expression—one that can stand up to substantial food or reward patient cellaring. The 2024 Lama di Pietra Nero di Troia (Vivino 4.1) offers a fresher perspective on the same varietal, with the mineral edge and tannin balance that makes Nero di Troia so food-friendly. Both wines demonstrate why this producer has built a following among those seeking authentic Italian regional reds. The vintage progression shows how Nero di Troia develops: the 2022 shows what time and bottle age contribute, while the 2024 captures the grape's immediate appeal and drinkability. Together, they give you options depending on whether you're looking to open a bottle tonight or add to a growing collection of southern Italian reds.

Food Pairing

Nero di Troia's mineral structure and moderate alcohol make it remarkably versatile at table. Serve the 2022 Canace with slow-cooked beef stews, aged hard cheeses, or roasted lamb—its tannins grip richness naturally. The 2024 Lama di Pietra suits fresher preparations: grilled sausages, tomato-based pasta dishes, or medium-rare grilled steak. Both wines work beautifully with rustic southern Italian food, particularly dishes built around olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Avoid delicate white fish, but nearly any meat or savoury vegetable preparation will find harmony here.

What makes Nero di Troia different from other Italian reds?

Nero di Troia is a southern Italian varietal with mineral, saline character and natural structure. It develops colour intensity without requiring excessive alcohol or extraction, making it food-friendly and regionally authentic to Puglia.

Which Amorosso wine should I buy for cellaring?

The 2022 Canace Nero di Troia has the structure and bottle age to develop further. Amorosso releases wines ready to drink, so it rewards patience but isn't required to—open it whenever suits you.

Are these wines dry?

Yes. Both Amorosso Nero di Troia wines are dry reds. The rich, intense style reflects the grape's natural tannins and mineral profile, with no residual sweetness.

Who makes Amorosso wines?

Amorosso is a producer based in Puglia, southern Italy, specializing in Nero di Troia. The winemaker focuses on deep regional knowledge and consistent quality, allowing the grape's natural structure and mineral qualities to emerge through thoughtful handling.

What style of wine does Amorosso make?

Amorosso makes rich, intense red wines from Nero di Troia, a grape with structure, colour intensity, and mineral edge. The 2022 Canace scores 4.4 on Vivino and offers fuller body; the 2024 Lama di Pietra captures fresher appeal with food-friendly tannins.

How much does Amorosso wine cost?

Amorosso wines range between £14.45 and £22.65. The 2024 Lama di Pietra is the more accessible entry point, while the 2022 Canace commands a premium for its bottle age and fuller expression.