Nocera

Grape variety	Nocera
Grape colour	Red grape
History	The Nocera grape boasts an ancient lineage, tracing its origins back to the early Greek settlers who brought it to Italy in the 7th century BC. This vine is often associated with the Nerelli grape due to their similar characteristics and shared regions of cultivation. Historically, the Nocera grape was used in producing the distinguished Mamertinum wine, a favorite of Julius Caesar and the Roman elite. Evidence suggests this grape was also utilized in the creation of the ancient Zancle wine. Despite its past prominence, the cultivation of the Nocera grape declined over the centuries, yet some of the original vineyards remain, preserving its rich history.
Ampelographic features	The Nocera grape is identifiable by its medium-sized, orbicular, three-lobed leaf often with barely noticeable lower lobes. The leaf has a dark green top surface, smooth, matte, and hairless. The bottom surface is a lighter shade of green and is also hairless. The Nocera grape clusters are medium-sized, approximately 18 cm in length, pyramidal with a wing and spatula. The berries are intermediate in size, somewhere between ellipsoid and obovoid, closer to the latter, with a regular cross section. The skin is black-bluish, evenly distributed, slightly wrinkled, of medium thickness. The pulp is juicy and soft, offering a simple and thin taste, with colorless juice.
Characteristics of the wine	Wines produced from the Nocera grape exhibit a deep ruby red color. The palate is intense and robust, characteristic of the grape's rich history and unique ampelographic features.
Synonyms	There are no known synonyms for the Nocera grape.