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| Castel del Monte |
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| Wine name |
Castel del Monte [Ka-stel del
mon-tay] |
| Type of wine |
White, Red and Rose wine |
| Production zone |
The wine is named for an imposing castle in
pure Gothic style that is situated in the vicinity of Andria
on the slopes of the Murge Mountains, incuding Corato, Trani,
Ruvo, Terlizzi, Bitonto, Palo del Colle, Toritto and Binetto. The vineyards
surrounding the Castel del Monte are found at altitudes of
300 meters and above, where climatic conditions are
particularly favorable to the cultivation of grapes. |
| Grapes |
Uva di Troia, Montepulciano, Aglianico, Noir
Pinot, Pampanuto, Bombino Nero, with the possible
addition of other white varieties, recommended or authorized
for the province |
| Ageing |
none - At least three years for Rosso Riserva |
Features, color,
smell, flavor, taste etc. |
White: whitish straw yellow in color;
pleasant, delicate and slightly vinous ; dry, fresh and
harmonious flavor. - Rosè: more or less intense ruby-tinted
pink in color; soft vinous and fruity, if the wine is young; balanced, dry and
appealing flavor. - Red: ruby red color tending
garnet, vinous, dry, harmonioua and tannic flavor. |
| Alcoholic strength |
11-12° C |
| Serving temp. |
8 - 12° C |
| Matching foods |
For its variety of flavours, Castel del
Monte is fairly matchable with all kinds of food. The
white wine is perfect with antipasti, and sea foods. |
| The right glass |
Red
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White
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Rosè |
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