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Aglianico Castel Del Monte DOC - Tenuta Bocca di Lupo 2020

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Aglianico Aglianico Castel Del Monte DOC 75 cl 2020

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Technical information

Producer
Tenuta Bocca di Lupo
Name
Aglianico Castel Del Monte DOC
Variety
Aglianico
Vintage
2020
Gradation
14.0%
Format
75 cl
Aromatic profile
Notes of red fruits, spices, firm tannins
Vinification method
Steel fermentation, prolonged maceration
Aging
12-18 months
Type of cask
Oak barrels
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Bocca di Lupo is an Apulian wine with an intense and vivid ruby red colour. On the nose you can perceive aromas of red fruits such as sour cherry, currant and pomegranate. To these are added subtle spicy notes of white pepper and licorice, together with balsamic hints of thyme and eucalyptus.

On the palate, the wine is elegant and structured, with tannins that are both lively and velvety. The finish is long and persistent, giving pleasant sensations of freshness and complexity. Overall, this wine promises considerable aging potential.

The winery

Tenuta Bocca di Lupo

PugliaItaliaSince 1998

An Apulian winery in Minervino Murge (Castel del Monte DOC), part of the Tormaresca/Antinori project, known for organic wines that showcase indigenous grape varieties such as Aglianico.
Grape varieties
Chardonnay, Fiano, Aglianico, Nero di Troia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Moscato di Trani
  • Based in Minervino Murge, in the heart of the DOC Castel del Monte.
  • Vineyards farmed organically
  • Bocca di Lupo: a pure Aglianico as the flagship wine
  • Producing notable white wines such as Pietrabianca and distinctive bottles such as Ettore.
  • Winery with a barrique aging room and cellars carved into tuff; guided tours and tastings available.
The story
The Tenuta Bocca di Lupo project was launched as an initiative of Tormaresca to rediscover and promote Puglia's native grape varieties. The company website states that the project began in 1998 and has developed over the years to become a point of reference in the Castel del Monte area.
Production philosophy
The estate prioritizes organic vineyard management and a terroir-driven approach to its grape varieties. Its aim is to offer contemporary expressions of local varieties and signature selections, grounding production in the quality of the terroir and in sustainable agricultural practices.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located in the Murgia, in the countryside of Minervino Murge, within the Castel del Monte DOC area. The vineyards are cultivated on nutrient‑poor calcareous soils at elevations of around 250–300 meters above sea level, and the landscape is characterized by climatic and soil conditions that favor elegant, well‑defined wines.

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage
Gambero Rosso 2 Bicchieri Rossi - Un vino eccellente 2013
Vitae AIS 4 Viti 2016
Bibenda 5 Grappoli d'uva 2015
James Suckling 90+ 2016
Luca Maroni 90+ 2018
Robert Parker 90+ 2015
Wine Spectator 90+ 2015