Italy

Castel del Monte

Antinori's Puglian project focuses on Aglianico on rocky, limestone-rich soils. ‘I think it's a special soil for Aglianico,‘ says the group's CEO and head enologist, Renzo Cotarella. Gentle treatment during maceration avoids overextracting Aglianico's fierce tannins, and attention goes into removing as much phenolic material (such as pips) as possible. The result is a vibrant, clean and elegant red with a breezy, balsamic aroma with touches of dried cherry and floral overtones. In the mouth it's intense and very fresh, with beautiful sapidity courtesy of the limestone soil. Red and black berries with a streak of violet are accompanied by zippy acidity and well integrated, fine tannins. It finishes very long and fresh. Great winemaking allied to great terroir.

Aglianico

Bocca di Lupo, Castel del Monte, Puglia, Italy, 2019

Antinori's Puglian project focuses on Aglianico on rocky, limestone-rich soils. ‘I think it's a special soil for Aglianico,‘ say

Bocca di Lupo, Castel del Monte, Puglia, Italy, 2019

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