Wine Festival — Regional Conference on Uva di Troia

The festival celebrating Nero di Troia

The Wine Festival in Troia is the summer highlight that the municipality, located in the Monti Dauni in the province of Foggia (Puglia), dedicates to its signature grape variety: Uva di Troia, the foundation of the Nero di Troia DOC Tavoliere delle Puglie. The event takes place in the evocative Cathedral Square, at the foot of the famous eleven-spoked Romanesque rose window that makes Troia one of the most admired art destinations in the Capitanata region.

A signature wine of the Tavoliere

Nero di Troia is considered one of the three great red wines of Puglia, the so-called "red trident" of the region alongside Primitivo and Negroamaro. The festival was created to promote this native grape and the work of local wineries, united under the Consorzio di Tutela del DOC Tavoliere, which supports the event alongside Confcooperative Foggia, the Municipality of Troia, the Puglia Region, GAL Meridaunia, the AIS, and other local entities. In recent years, Troia has also joined the national Città del Vino network, which brings together hundreds of Italian municipalities dedicated to oenological culture.

The food and wine trail

The heart of the evening is the food and wine trail that winds through the square and the streets of the historic center: winery stalls, guided tastings of Nero di Troia, and samplings of typical products from the Monti Dauni, ranging from cheeses and cured meats to bread and traditional Capitanata peasant dishes. Guests stroll with a glass in hand, accompanied by live music and street performers animating the corners of the village.

The Regional Conference on Uva di Troia

The festival is preceded by the historic Regional Conference on Uva di Troia, a moment of technical and cultural insight that gathers producers, oenologists, food journalists, and industry experts each year to discuss the present and future of the grape, new market challenges, and projects for regional development. The conference testifies to the deep bond between the popular event and research into the viticultural identity of the Daunia area.

A village to discover

Experiencing the Wine Festival also means discovering Troia, its medieval layout, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, and the traditional hospitality of the Monti Dauni. The evening combines fine food and wine, culture, and social life, confirming its status as one of the most anticipated events of the Capitanata summer.