Winery TormarescaAglianico Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Aglianico.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Aglianico Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo from the Winery Tormaresca
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Aglianico Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo of Winery Tormaresca in the region of Puglia is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Aglianico Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo of Winery Tormaresca in the region of Puglia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Aglianico Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo
Pairings that work perfectly with Aglianico Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo
Original food and wine pairings with Aglianico Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo
The Aglianico Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo of Winery Tormaresca matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of stuffed beef rolls, lasagne bolognaise (mascarpone) or lamb shoulder confit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tormaresca's Aglianico Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
Powerful, tannic reds with deep colour and tight structure, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee and balsamic-volcanic mineral notes. High acidity and very fine ageing potential, often compared to nebbiolo. Star of Taurasi DOCG in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG in Basilicata (vines planted on volcanic soils). Late-ripening southern Italian variety of probable ancient Greek origin.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Aglianico Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo from Winery Tormaresca are 2011, 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Tormaresca
The Winery Tormaresca is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Castel del Monte to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Puglia
Heel of the boot, 80% red vineyard, sunny and generous. Fleshy, jammy Primitivo (= Zinfandel) with notes of black cherry, plum, chocolate and spices, powerful alcohol and melted tannins, a star in Primitivo di Manduria. Deep, structured Negroamaro (black-bitter) with a bitter finish in Salice Salentino. Structured Nero di Troia, spicy Susumaniello.
The word of the wine: Aroma
A pleasant smell that can be primary (or varietal, i.e. characteristic of the grape), secondary (resulting from fermentation) or tertiary (resulting from the aging of the wine in the bottle).
