Production Area:
North of Bari, 70 meters above sea level.
Grape Variety:
100% Uve di Troia
Vineyards:
Grapes cultivated on espaliers with spurred cordon on a calcareous, clayey, and fertile soil.
Vines: 4.500/ha.
Vinification:
Grapes are harvested during the end of October. The maceration phase lasts from 10 to 12 days, so as to obtain the maximum extraction of the aromatic and colorant substances. Frequent pumping over for oxygenation. Fermentation temperatures are constantly controlled.
Maturation:
In vitrified concrete tanks for a few months, followed by a maturation period in 35 hL Slavonian oak barrels. Refining in the bottle for 3 -6 months.
Tasting Notes:
A ruby red wine with orange and purplish nuances, vinous and persistent aroma with notes of blackberries and violet. A wine with a dry but soft and velvety palate, well-balanced, and with
tasty tannins.
Food Pairing:
Perfect with sapid main dishes, ragout, roasted lamb, game, and well-aged cheeses. Uncork at least one hour before serving at 18°C.
AWARDS:
- DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS: Silver Medal (90 points)
- INTERNATIONAL WINE CONTEST BUCHAREST: Silver Medal
- G100 10th CHENGDU WINES AWARDS 2016: Silver Medal
- CHINA WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS: Gold Medal
- BEREBENE - GAMBERO ROSSO 2017
PRODUCT OF PUGLIA, ITALY