Violante, Castel del Monte DOC, is a wine designed to enhance, with a young and fresh style, the elegance of the Nero di Troia grape variety. A typical varietal of the Apulia region which has among its most common descriptors the scent of violets. It is the result of a careful vinification of pure grapes. Harvested in the second ten days of October, the grapes are vinified with a brief maceration of the skins at a low temperature. The wine thus obtained is left to refine in vitrified cement tanks, with micro-oxygenation, for about 12 months. It then completes its ageing phase with at least another 3 months in the bottle. The result is a wine of great pleasantness, characterised by a clear violet-red colour and an intense and fresh bouquet where, in addition to small red fruits, it is easy to distinguish the typical violet. In the mouth it is juicy and full, with an excellent balance between fruit and structure. Served at the right temperature, between 16 and 18 degrees, it is a satisfying accompaniment to pasta dishes with tasty sauces and meats.
There was a time when Puglia was considered Italy's reservoir of mediocre wines. Mostly powerful and alcoholic reds, often used to give a helping hand to the delicate wines of northern Italy, which were more drained in terms of colour and alcohol. Once upon a time, indeed. Because today Puglia can boast of an important level of quality in its wines, capable of competing on equal terms on the main markets throughout the world. One of the protagonists of this Apulian 'Renaissance' is undoubtedly the Rivera winery. Founded at the end of the 1940s, for many experts and enthusiasts it is the very symbol of this renaissance. As a family business, it has always been committed to promoting its territory. Thanks to a successful "quality project" that starts with the careful management of the 75 hectares of vineyards, according to sustainable farming protocols. Modern, espalier-trained vineyards are cultivated with the main native varieties of the area, such as Bombino Bianco, Bombino Nero, Nero di Troia, Fiano, Aglianico and Moscato Reale. But also international, such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon.
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