Torrevento Nero di Troia Castel del Monte Ottagono Riserva 2014

Torrevento Nero di Troia Castel del Monte Ottagono Riserva 2014

Torrevento, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Uva di Troia

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Apulia - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Torrevento Nero di Troia Castel del Monte Ottagono Riserva 2014

Colour

Deep ruby with violet reflections.

Bouquet

Full and persistent bouquet of blackberry fruit with slight hints of spice.

Flavour

Full-bodied and dense on the palate with a finish of great fullness and fruity notes, thanks to a perfect refinement in large oak barrels.

Pairing

Excellent with savoury dishes, red meat, game, lamb, roasts, platters of cured meats, and mature cheeses. Perfect to be sipped alone.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Lamb
Pork
Cold cuts

Features

Name Torrevento Nero di Troia Castel del Monte Ottagono Riserva 2014
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva
Year 2014
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Uva di Troia
Country Italy
Region Apulia
Origin This wine comes from the land of Apulia, in the hills in the Castel del Monte DOC area. The vineyard is located in the Piana di San Giuseppe.
Climate Altitude: 480 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Rocky limestone.
Cultivation system Espalier, Guyot.
No. plants per hectare 3,500.
Yield per hectare 6,000 kg/hectare.
Harvest Late, beginning of November.
Vinification Fermentation with long maceration.
Ageing In cement for 8 months, in big oak barrels for 12 months, and finally in the bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Excellent with savoury dishes, red meat, game, lamb, roasts, platters of cured meats, and mature cheeses. Perfect to be sipped alone.

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xtraWine
93/100 
2014
Luca Maroni
96/99 
2015
Robert Parker
91/100 
2015
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2013
Luca Maroni
90/99 
2013
Robert Parker
91/100 
2013
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