"Kebir" Rosso Puglia IGT 2022

Puglia IGT Rosso, Kebir is one of the good labels offered by the Torrevento winery. This wine comes from the Pedale district, in the territory of Castel del Monte, an area renowned for the production of high quality wines. The district is located in the heart of the Murgia region of Apulia, a plateau characterised by calcareous and clayey soil. This area is dominated by the majestic Castel del Monte, a 13th century fortress built by Emperor Frederick II and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Torrevento vineyards extend between 400 and 500 metres above sea level, benefitting from an ideal microclimate, with marked temperature variations between day and night that favour optimal ripening of the grapes. Kebir is a blend of three grape varieties: Nero di Troia, Cabernet Sauvignon and Aglianico. The grapes are harvested by hand in mid-October, followed by vinification with a long maceration on the skins, to extract the best colour, aromas and tannins. At the end of fermentation, the wine is aged for 8 months in steel tanks, followed by another 12 months in oak barrels, where it acquires complexity and softness. This ageing process helps integrate the different components of the wine, giving it balance and depth. Kebir has an intense and impenetrable purple colour. The nose reveals a complex bouquet, with notes of blackberry and blackcurrant jam, enriched by hints of spices and cocoa. In the mouth it is full, soft and harmonious, with a long and persistent finish. Notes of ripe red fruit, spices and delicate balsamic nuances emerge, giving great finesse and elegance. Ideal with a meat-based menu, flavoursome first courses and hard cheeses. Also excellent with roast red meats, game and traditional Puglian dishes such as orecchiette with meat sauce.