Tenuta Bocca di Lupo
Aglianico Castel del Monte 2021
| Denomination | DOC Castel del Monte Aglianico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Aging | After fermentation, the wine is transferred to oak barriques, where malolactic fermentation and the necessary ageing take place; after bottling, it is left to rest in the bottle for at least 1 year. |
- Wine and origin: Still organic red wine with Castel del Monte designation, Puglia, 2021 harvest
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 100% Aglianico, 14.5% vol, 0.75 litre bottle
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 26-28 °C, maceration for 15-18 days
- Ageing: Matured in oak barriques; notes of red fruit, vanilla and chocolate
- Pairings: Perfect with roasts, pork, spicy soups and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bocca di Lupo Aglianico Castel del Monte, produced by Tenuta Bocca di Lupo, is an organic still red wine that precisely expresses the character of the Aglianico grape variety. It stands out for its intense ruby colour with magenta highlights, offering an aromatic bouquet where ripe red fruit blends with elegant spicy and balsamic notes of vanilla and chocolate. On the palate, it reveals richness and a long persistence, supported by vibrant, well-integrated tannins. Its enveloping structure pairs beautifully with roasts, pork, spicy soups and mature cheeses; it is recommended to let it breathe for about an hour before tasting to appreciate every nuance.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Apulia, near Minervino, in the heart of the renowned Castel del Monte area. The microclimate and soils of the Murgia region give the wine a rich flavour profile and remarkable concentration. These natural conditions allow for ideal grape ripening, ensuring a well-defined tannic structure and a clear aromatic profile. The connection with the land is enhanced by an agronomic approach based on organic and sustainable practices, which guarantee the integrity of the fruit and excellent ageing potential over time.
How it is produced
After meticulous destemming and manual selection, only the best grapes are used for vinification. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The subsequent maceration, managed through punching down and délestage, allows for a balanced extraction of the noble components; during this phase, partial removal of the grape seeds prevents any astringent sensations. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine begins its maturation in oak barrels, finally resting for at least a year in the cellars before being released to the market.
History and Curiosities
The Bocca di Lupo Aglianico 2021 embodies the authentic essence of the Apulian region. This organic still red is made from hand-selected grapes and aged in oak barriques to ensure an elegance free from harshness. Awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda, it captivates with its ruby red colour with magenta highlights and a rich profile, enhanced by notes of red fruits, vanilla and balsamic hints. Its vibrant tannins and long finish make it ideal for pairing with roasts and mature cheeses.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
| Name | Bocca di Lupo Aglianico Castel del Monte 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Castel del Monte DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Aglianico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Tenuta Bocca di Lupo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Bocca di Lupo Aglianico 2021 embodies the authentic essence of the Apulian region. This organic still red is made from hand-selected grapes and aged in oak barriques to ensure an elegance free from harshness. Awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda, it captivates with its ruby red colour with magenta highlights and a rich profile, enhanced by notes of red fruits, vanilla and balsamic hints. Its vibrant tannins and long finish make it ideal for pairing with roasts and mature cheeses. |
| Origin | Minervino (LE) |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Fermentation | 15 8 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; maceration for 15 8 days with punching down, délestage and brief pump-overs; ageing in oak barriques |
| Wine making | Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were destemmed and placed on a sorting table for further selection, ensuring that only the perfect berries reached the fermentation vats. Alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (26-28 °C). Maceration continued for 15 8 days, managed with punch-downs interspersed with délestage and brief pump-overs for gradual and gentle extraction; during this phase, a good portion of the seeds was removed to avoid astringent sensations. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was transferred to oak barriques, where malolactic fermentation and the necessary ageing took place; after bottling, it rested for at least 1 year in the bottle. |
| Aging | After fermentation, the wine is transferred to oak barriques, where malolactic fermentation and the necessary ageing take place; after bottling, it is left to rest in the bottle for at least 1 year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |