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Wine: Red wine
Taste: Dry
Volume: Strong
Min. alcohol: 12.5%
Mandatory Storage: Min. 2 years
Storage potential: 6 years
This barrel aged red wine is produced from the same grapes as the non-barrel aged Castel del Monte Uva di Troia, meaning Uva di Troia grapes (90-100%), with the authorization to add local red grapes (0-10%).
Castel del Monte Uva di Troia Riserva DOC is a dark ruby-garnet wine. The scent is distinctive, vinous and balanced, while the taste is dry, with light tannins in the aftertaste.
The mandatory aging period is 2 years and must begin on January 1st of the year following the harvest and including 1 year spent in wooden casks.
Enjoyed to roasts.
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Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the smallest of the so-called “Tre Venezie”, which includes the regions Trentino, Veneto and Friuli. The names ‘Friuli’ and ‘Giulia’ refer to Julius Caesar. ‘Friuli’ derives from the Latin ‘forum julii’, modern city Cividale, and Giulia derives from Julius (Caesar).
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