Torrevento Vigna Pedale Castel Del Monte Riserva DOCG
2012
750ml
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Wine Type:
Red
Varietal:
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100% Nero Di Troia
Region, Subregion, Country:
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Puglia, Italy
Appellation:
Castel Del Monte Riserva DOCG
Description:
The wine is ruby-red color with garnet reflections. The taste of wine is strong, elegant, balanced, with hints of berries, nuances of fresh pepper and a bay leaf, a well-integrated tannins. The finish is very long, protracted. The aroma of wine is bright, intense, spicy, with rich notes of red and black berries, nuances of violets, tar, wood, mushrooms and minerals.
Winery:
Region – Puglia, The history of the Torrevento Estate begins in the heart of the Alta Murgia National Park, the first countryside park in Italy. In 1948, the Liantonio family acquires, in the "Torrevento" district, the old Benedictine monastery with the surrounding 57 hectares of vineyard. Torrevento Winery was offically established in 1989. The very first line of Castel del Monte DOC Torrevento “Vigna Pedale” wines are created in 1922. Our wine, aged, in precious oak barrels and small oak casks, according to the ancient local winemaking traditions alongside the most modern vinification techniques, are preserved in large cellars dug into the rock of the Benedictine monastery.
Wine Making:
Harvest: Late October-early November. Fermentation with long maceration. Aged in Steel for 8 months, followed by 12 months in large oak barrels then minimum 12 months in bottle before releasing
Dominant Flavour:
Mushroom
Mineral
Sweet Spice
Food Pairings:
The wine will be a classic combination with red meat, BBQ Pork, poultry (including birds such as pheasant), hot and cheese. Also, it can be submitted to the dishes with eastern (Arab) spices.
Award:
Gambero Rosso 3 Bicchieri
Critics Score:
91 Luigi Veronelli​
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