Find wines from your favorite supplier or region:
 

"PUER APULIAE" NERO DI TROIA CASTEL DEL MONTE D.O.C.

 
  • 100% Nero di Troia (extremely rare small-berried clone selected in Rivera's oldest vineyards)
  • Frederick II loved Apulia so much that he was called "Puer Apuliae" or "Son of Apulia"
  • Calcareous soils, altitude of 200 meters (650 feet)
  • Malolactic fermentation in new French oak barriques
  • Barrique-aged for 14 months, then bottle refined for 6 months
  • Deep, impenetrable, purple-red color; intense, fresh aromas of dark berry, anise, and violets
  • Concentrated, full-bodied on the palate, with lingering, spicy, blackberry fruit
  • Alcohol: 13.5% by volume
  • Accompaniment: Red meats, roasts, game
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2001: Parker 91; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
    • 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
    • 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
    • 2004: Parker 90; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
    • 2005: Parker 90; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Enthusiast 92 - Cellar Selection
    • 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses

"IL FALCONE" CASTEL DEL MONTE D.O.C. RISERVA

 
  • 70% Nero di Troia, 30% Montepulciano
  • The Falcon commemorates Frederick the Second's passion for falconry
  • Frederick built the castle that gave its name to the surrounding appellation
  • Aged for 12-18 months in French oak barriques and refined for one year in the bottle
  • Intense red garnet in color; Elegant, full-bodied aromas with rich, noble bouquet;
  • Dry, powerful on the palate
  • Alcohol: 13.5% by volume
  • Accompaniment: red meat, roasts, game
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 1997: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
    • 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
    • 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Vinitaly Grand Mention
    • 2001: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2003: Parker 92; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2004: Parker 93; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Enthusiast 90
    • 2005: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"CAPPELLACCIO" AGLIANICO CASTEL DEL MONTE D.O.C. RISERVA

 
  • 100% Aglianico (derived from the Latin word for Hellenic)
  • The name "Cappellaccio" refers to the thin, calcareous crust found around 50 cm (20 inches) under the soil. This layer has to be broken to allow vines to be planted at adequate depths but has preserved the natural minerals from the erosion of time and weather
  • Full expression of the outstanding characteristics of the Aglianico grape
  • Aged for 12 months in French oak barriques and refined for one year in the bottle
  • Deep ruby color; fruity, rich bouquet displaying complex varietal characteristics
  • Judiciously tannic but not too aggressive, with good potential for extended development
  • Alcohol: 13.5% by volume
  • Accompaniment: Red meats, roasts, game, cheeses
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 1997: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 1999: Vinitaly Grand Mention
    • 2000: Vinitaly Grand Mention
    • 2004: Parker 92; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"TRIUSCO" PRIMITIVO PUGLIA I.G.T.

 
  • 100% Primitivo grape
  • The Primitivo grapes are grown in two different areas: 60% from Manduria, where the wine develops character and body, and 40% from Gioia del Colle where the cooler climate and the rocky soils provide greater elegance
  • Aged in new French oak barriques for 6-8 months. Bottle aged for 12 months
  • Deep violet color with an intense bouquet of blackberry and raspberry
  • Full and warm on the palate with hints of toasted almonds, plums, chocolate, and jam
  • Alcohol: 14% by volume
  • Accompaniment: Meats, and aged cheeses
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Vinitaly Grand Mention
    • 2005: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

SALICE SALENTINO ROSSO D.O.C.

 
  • 90% Negroamaro, 10% Malvasia Nera
  • Salice Salentino is the most typical red wine from the Salento area, the southern most part of Apulia located between Brindisi and Lecce
  • The vinification is carried out to bring out the freshness of the fruit and to highlight the varietals' characteristics
  • After a brief period in glass-lined vats, the wine matures 3-4 months in small, one-year-old oak barrels before being bottled
  • Dense, purple-tinged, ruby red; good varietal nose, with hints of dried plum and cherry
  • Generous and complex in the mouth, with excellent structure. The finish exhibits the pleasantly astringent note typical of Negroamaro
  • Alcohol: 13% by volume
  • Accompaniment: Roasted meats, aged cheeses and hearty pasta dishes
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2007: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"RUPICOLO" CASTEL DEL MONTE D.O.C.

 
  • 70% Montepulciano and 30% Nero di Troia
  • The first variety provides fruitiness, while the latter builds character and structure
  • The result is a young, pleasant, all-round, red wine with good ageing capacity
  • Aging and malolactic fermentation take place in glass-lined concrete vats
  • Ruby red color with full, aromatic bouquet
  • Soft, dry, harmonious taste; lightly tannic
  • Alcohol: 12.5% by volume
  • Accompaniment: Pasta dishes, delicate roasts, poultry, cheeses
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 1999: Vinitaly Grand Mention
    • 2005: Wine Enthusiast Best Buy
    • 2006: Wine Enthusiast Best Buy
    • 2007: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Enthusiast Best Buy

"PRELUDIO No. 1" CHARDONNAY CASTEL DEL MONTE D.O.C.

 
  • 100% Chardonnay (un-wooded)
  • Carlo De Corato pioneered the use of Chardonnay in Apulia with a long testing period necessary to understand the adaptability of a northern variety to dry, sweltering weather
  • The name "Prelude No.1" refers to harvest-period (first week of August)
  • The wine is fermented and refined in stainless steel tanks
  • Straw yellow, intense varietal bouquet with a pleasant, fruity scent
  • Full and fruity on the palate, with good balance
  • Alcohol: 13% by volume
  • Accompaniment: An ideal complement to seafood, fish and white meats
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 1999: Vinitaly Grand Gold Medal
    • 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Vinitaly Grand Mention
    • 2001: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Vinitaly Grand Mention
    • 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2008: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"TERRE AL MONTE" SAUVIGNON CASTEL DEL MONTE D.O.C.

 
  • 100% Sauvignon Blanc (known in Italy simply as Sauvignon)
  • Carlo De Corato pioneered the use of Sauvignon in Apulia with a long testing period necessary to understand the adaptability of a northern variety to torrid weather
  • Straw yellow in color; very fruity, intense varietal bouquet
  • Crisp and dry on the palate, with good fruit and excellent balance
  • Alcohol: 12.5% by volume
  • Accompaniment: An ideal complement to seafood appetizers, fish, poultry, and veal
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 2000: Vinitaly Grand Mention
    • 2001: Vinitaly Bronze Medal
    • 2002: Wine Spectator 90
    • 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"ROSÉ" CASTEL DEL MONTE D.O.C.

 
  • 100% Bombino Nero, a red-berry grape grown exclusively in this area
  • Because of its thin skin and the extremely juicy pulp, Bombino Nero is ideal for rose' production
  • The most successful rose' in Italy due to its uniqueness (the Salento rose' are usually made from Negroamaro)
  • Fermented and aged in stainless steel vats for 4-5 months
  • Light ruby red with violet reflections; intense, characteristically young and fruity bouquet;
  • Pleasantly acidic with dry, delicate and fruity taste
  • Alcohol: 11.5% by volume
  • Accompaniment: Ideal aperitif and perfect companion to seafood appetizers, light soups and pasta dishes, baked fish and white meat
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"PIANI DI TUFARA" MOSCATO DI TRANI D.O.C.

 
  • 100% White Muscat (locally known as "Moscato Reale")
  • Classic regional dessert wine produced in Central Apulia
  • This variety expresses its best characteristics on the tufaceous soils outside the coastal town of Trani
  • Harvest is carried out at the end of September by hand selecting the semi-dried grapes
  • Aged for 4 months in Allier oak barriques, the wine acquires a slight spicy note
  • Bright gold yellow color; intense Muscat varietal bouquet with a delicately tropical, spicy note
  • Pleasantly sweet, rich and warm on the palate; well balanced, with layers of flavors ranging from honey to candied tropical fruit to vanilla
  • Accompaniment: Dry and delicate sweets. An interesting combination is with savory, spicy cheeses
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 2001: Vinitaly Grand Mention
    • 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2008: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses