Top 100 wines of Castel del Monte - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best wines of Castel del Monte of Castel del Monte as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Castel del Monte and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Castel del Monte

Apulia DOC around Frederick II's octagonal castle (UNESCO), limestone hills northwest of Bari, Mediterranean climate. Nero di Troia signature red king: structured and spicy with black cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, liquorice, herbs and smoky touch, firm tannins (Riserva DOCG). Bombino Nero as flagship DOCG rosé (strawberry, raspberry, citrus). Firm Aglianico and fleshy Montepulciano complementary.

Bright Pampanuto and Bombino Bianco whites.

Discover the grape variety: Nero d'Avola

Full-bodied, warm reds with deep colour and generous alcohol, with aromas of blackberry, black cherry jam, plum, liquorice, chocolate and Mediterranean spice. Ripe tannins and a broad, sunny finish. The star of Sicily (Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG blended with Frappato, Eloro DOC). Native Sicilian variety, also called Calabrese, the most planted on the island.