The Nero di Troia grape variety likely originates from the city of Troy in Asia Minor, which was possibly refounded in the province of Foggia by Greek colonists. However, there is also the hypothesis that it may have come from the Albanian city of Cruja. It is widely cultivated along the Puglian coastal area, particularly in the Barletta region and in the provinces of Bari and Foggia. There are two biotypes of this variety: one with large clusters and berries, and another with smaller clusters and berries, known as “Carmosina,” which is the more promising variety from an enological perspective. The name “Nero di Troia” is actually a synonym for the grape variety known as “Uva di Troia.” For information regarding the designations in which it is used, please refer to the relevant grape variety sheet.