Alcohol: 13,5% Vol.
Variety: Nero di Troia 100%
Production area: Puglia, hills north of Bari, in the DOC area of Castel del Monte
Soil type: Calcareous, clay
Training System: Vertical shoot position, guyot
Harvest period: Late harvest, beginning of November
Color: Red
Vinification: Partial withering of the grapes in the vineyard. Fermentation with long maceration of 15-20 days at controlled temperature and with selected yeasts.
Ageing: 8 months in concrete tanks, 12 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Ruby with violets reflections; complex bouquet (spices, cocoa, coffee, liquorice, ripe berries), soft and velvety taste with elegant tannins, with spicy aftertaste. A noble full-bodied wine.
Food Pairing: Red meat, ages cheese, game dishes, lamb. Excellent as a meditation wine.
