Aglianico Castel Del Monte Doc Bocca Di Lupo

Aglianico Castel del Monte DOC Bocca di Lupo is a fine red wine produced in the Puglia region of southern Italy. The area of reference is Castel del Monte, an area characterized by a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers, ideal for growing vines. The vineyard from which this wine comes is called Bocca di Lupo, located in the municipality of Minervino Murge, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani. This vineyard lies on limestone soil, with southeastern exposure and an altitude of about 250 meters above sea level. The Aglianico vines grown here are espalier trained and spurred cordon pruned. Aglianico is a native grape variety of southern Italy, known for its ability to produce wines of great structure and longevity. The grapes for Aglianico Castel del Monte DOC Bocca di Lupo are harvested by hand late in the harvest, usually between late October and early November, when they have reached optimum ripeness. The production process involves alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, followed by maceration on the skins for about 15-20 days. Subsequently, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, again in steel. Aging of Aglianico Castel del Monte DOC Bocca di Lupo takes place in French oak barriques for about 12 months, followed by a further period of aging in bottle for at least 24 months before release. The result is a wine of great structure and complexity, with an aromatic bouquet ranging from ripe red fruits to spices, with notes of chocolate and tobacco. In terms of food pairings, Aglianico Castel del Monte DOC Bocca di Lupo goes well with red meat dishes, game, aged cheeses and traditional Apulian dishes such as orecchiette con le braciole.