Pietrabianca Castel del Monte DOC - Biologico - Tenuta Bocca di Lupo 2024
Tenuta Bocca di LupoChardonnay 90%, Fiano 10% Castel del Monte DOC 75 cl 2024
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Technical information
- Producer
- Tenuta Bocca di Lupo
- Name
- Castel del Monte DOC
- Variety
- Chardonnay 90%, Fiano 10%
- Vintage
- 2024
- Gradation
- 14.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Pineapple, lychee, orange blossom, peach, hazelnut, vanilla
- Vinification method
- Fermentation in steel and partially in barrique; malolactic
- Aging
- 4‑6 months in barrique, then bottle ageing
- Type of cask
- French oak barriques (also Hungarian oak)
- Color
- Bright yellow with greenish highlights
- Serving temperature
- 8‑10 °C
- Recommended consumption
- Ideal drinking window: 2026–2030
- Pairing
- Fish first/second courses, white meats, cheeses
- Region
- Apulia (Puglia)
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Minervino Murge, Alta Murgia
- Type
- Organic white wine
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Pietrabianca Castel del Monte DOC is an organic white wine from Tenuta Bocca di Lupo with a restrained, balanced character. On the nose it shows clean aromas of white-fleshed fruit and citrus, alongside delicate floral hints and subtle herbal nuances. The aromatic profile emphasizes clarity and precision without excess, presenting a well-measured simplicity that invites a focused tasting.
On the palate it offers medium body, lively freshness and a balanced sapidity that supports the fruit. The finish is harmonious and persistent, with fruity echoes that enhance its appeal. A versatile wine, it pairs well with seafood starters, grilled fish, vegetables and fresh cheeses; serve slightly chilled to appreciate its tension and everyday drinkability.
On the palate it offers medium body, lively freshness and a balanced sapidity that supports the fruit. The finish is harmonious and persistent, with fruity echoes that enhance its appeal. A versatile wine, it pairs well with seafood starters, grilled fish, vegetables and fresh cheeses; serve slightly chilled to appreciate its tension and everyday drinkability.
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.