Description
The Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.
Production Area
The production area of Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva PDO is within the municipal territory of Minervino Murge, parts of the municipal territories of Andria, Corato, Trani, Ruvo, Terlizzi, Bitonto, Palo del Colle and Toritto, and the entire territory of the island of D’Ameli in the administrative municipality of Binetto, in the provinces of Barletta-Andria-Trani and Bari, in the Apulia region.
Description of product typologies
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva PDO is intense ruby red; the olfactory spectrum starts with ripe berries, including jammy, opening into notes of liqueur cherry, cardamom and brushwood; it displays vigorous tannins, fruity acidity and incredible smoothness on the palate. Grapes destined for the vinification of Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva PDO must ensure a minimum natural alcohol level of 12% vol. Before being released for consumption, Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva PDO must have undergone a mandatory ageing period of at least 2 years, of which at least one year in wood, commencing November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
Additional geographical specifications may be displayed on the label of Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva Protected Designation of Origin wines.
Additional specifications
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
