Conte Spagnoletti Zeuli – SZO Rosso – Castel del Monte D.O.C. – Avvenice

$11.94

Grapes of Troia which come from the old city of Asia Minore imported in Apulia by Greeks, give way to a red wine called ”Castel del Monte”.

Selected and combined with other typical grapes of Apulia area growing on an hilly land facing south in a favourable weather give origin to a deep red wine with violet tints, the smell of fresh fruit, its taste is persistent, harmonious and round.

It should be served at a temperature of 10° C. and it allows a large possibility of coupling with rice stew and “tagliatelle”(a particular Italian noodles) but in particular with noodles with flavouring based on meats or grills.

SZO Rosso Castel del Monte D.O.C.

Data Sheet

Name: SZO Rosso Castel del Monte D.O.C.

Grapes: 30% Nero di Troia 70% Montepulciano

Production Area: Contrade San Domenico e Zagaria – Agro di Andria 

Exposure and altitude: Nord/Sud 300 mt. a.s.l. 

Soil: Hilly Calcareous with medium texture 

Training system: Vertically Trellised 

Planting density: 4.500 plants / Ha. 

Grape yeld: 13.000 Kg / Ha. 

Alcohol content: 12,5% vol 

Harvest: 2nd – 3rd week of October

Fermentation: The grapes, to the right degree of maturity, have been harvested, press and scraped, fermented in stainless steel tub by a 5-7 days maceration at controlled temperature. 

Tasting Notes

Deep red wine with violet tints, the smell of fresh fruit, its taste is persistent, harmonious and round.

Serving Temperature: 18° C