Description

Cantina Tormaresca – Antinori ‘s “Bocca di Lupo” Aglianico is an organic red wine with a ruby color and vivid purple highlights. The nose is broad, balsamic, with notes of licorice, white mint, star anise and black cherry juice. The softness of the sip controls an important tannic mass, and a timely yet firm acidity. Long spicy returns. Matures 15 months in French and Hungarian wooden barrels.

• Type: red wine
• Denomination: Castel del Monte D.O.C.
• Varietal: 100% Aglianico
• Manufacturer: Tormaresca – Antinori
• Region: Apulia
• Production Area: Bocca di Lupo Estate in Minervino Murge (BA)
• Harvest: manual first decade of October
• Vinification: destemming, fermentation in stainless steel, 15 days maceration on skins
• Malolactic fermentation: carried out in oak barrels
• Aging: 15 months oak barrels, 12 months bottle
• Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
• Serving temperature: 16-18°C
• Pairing: Steamed red meat, aged cheeses, cold cuts and cured meats, pasta with meat sauces, grilled or roasted meat
• Production philosophy: organic