The winery
Tenuta Bocca di Lupo
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.
- Puglia · Italia
- Since 1998
- 15 products
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.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Fiano
- Aglianico
- Nero di Troia
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Moscato di Trani
What makes it distinctive
- 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.
