{"title":"Tenuta Bocca di Lupo | Puglia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tenuta Bocca di Lupo Vineyards in  Castel Del Monte DOC appellation, to the north of Puglia.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_5397679b-7fce-43eb-a3ba-490b89a80fe4.jpg?v=1655364029\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tenuta Bocca di Lupo Estate, which has recently become its own entity separated from its sister winery \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/tormaresca-puglia-italy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Tormaresca Wines Online By the Bottle at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTormaresca\u003c\/a\u003e, lies in the heart of the inland Castel Del Monte DOC appellation, to the north of Puglia, an area well known for the beauty of its wild, untamed landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal grape varietals like Aglianico, Nero di Troia and Fiano Pugliese represent the heart of the Castel del Monte agronomic history, even though the enological panorama of Castel del Monte becomes even more unique due to the presence of international varieties, such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, that prove to be highly beneficial to traditional local cultivations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines grow at about 300 meters above sea level in The Murgia, an area with challenging climatic conditions that throughout time have always forced its inhabitants to work with great devotion. Harsh winters, temperatures that fluctuate dramatically, deep ravines, thick fog often covering the vineyards and especially its proximity to the ancient volcano Vulture are only some of the characteristics of this territory that rewards patient hard work with precious harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBocca di Lupo Aglianico, the flagship wine from the eponymous estate, is a project that started at the end of the ’90s with the specific intention of finding a new, Apulian identity for the king of the southern Italian red varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bocca-di-lupo-aglianico-castel-del-monte","title":"Bocca di Lupo Aglianico Castel del Monte 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eTenuta Bocca di Lupo is located at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level in the heart of the rugged Murgia area near Minervino Murge about 90 kilometers west of Bari. All of the estate’s vineyards are certified organic and are located on calcareous and low-nutrient soils that are excellent for producing the finest quality red wines and superb white wines. The main grape varieties grown are Chardonnay, Fiano, Aglianico, Nero di Troia, Cabernet Sauvignon and Moscato di Trani. Bocca di Lupo is the spark that lit Tormaresca’s enological dream. The desire to re-discover the noble and austere Aglianico grape variety by offering an alternative yet authentic interpretation has guided this project for the past fifteen years. Fully mature vines allow them to produce concentrated grapes perfect for producing wines with great aging potential. Made from 100% Aglianico Bocca di Lupo is a deep, intense ruby red colour. The nose expresses notes of red fruit like morello cherries, currants, and ripe pomegranates. The complex bouquet is completed by spicy hints of white pepper and liquorice accompanied by balsamic notes of thyme and eucalyptus. The palate is refined with vibrant yet silky tannins. A lengthy and persistent finish delivers pleasant sensations of freshness and complexity. [#intro]A refined, silky red wine of great length that delivers freshness \u0026amp; complexity...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tormaresca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40357934530627,"sku":"A20BOCCADILUPO","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/BoccadiLupoBottle.jpg?v=1672667006"},{"product_id":"bocca-di-lupo-pietrabianca-chardonnay-fiano","title":"Bocca di Lupo Pietrabianca 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBocca di Lupo Pietrabianca is an elegant white wine made from Chardonnay, with a small percentage of the indigenous Fiano grape variety. The wine is crafted at the Bocca di Lupo estate in the heart of Apulia’s Murgia area, and its name was inspired by the territory. 'Pietrabianca' refers to the stones that rural farmers hit while ploughing the fields and, once they were crushed and ground into the soil, helped enhance the aromas and flavours of the wines grown here. After destemming, the grapes were gently crushed, and the must was transferred into stainless steel tanks to favour natural clarification. Part of the Chardonnay must was then transferred into French oak barriques where alcoholic fermentation took place, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging on the lees. The Fiano grapes and the remaining Chardonnay grapes, were fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature to enhance its characteristic freshness. In January, the Chardonnay aged in barriques was transferred to stainless steel tanks, blended with Fiano and the other part of Chardonnay, then bottled several months later. The wine underwent an additional period of aging in the bottle before being released. The resulting wine is bright yellow with greenish highlights. The nose delivers tropical notes of pineapples and lychees together with hints of orange and peach blossoms. The complex bouquet is completed by citrusy, fresh sensations accompanied by aromas of hazelnuts and vanilla. Lively on the palate with excellent freshness and structure. Pleasantly savoury on the finish. Pietrabianca can be enjoyed immediately but can also age well to be appreciated in the years to come. 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Halfway through fermentation, the wine went into 500 litre French oak tonneaux where fermentation was completed and continued to age on the lees. After barrel aging for several months, Fiano di Bocca di Lupo was prepared for bottling. The wine was left to age in the bottle before being released. Captivating on the nose with aromas of white peaches, broom flowers and orange blossoms; floral and herbaceous notes are accompanied by sweet hints of hazelnuts and vanilla. On the palate it is refined, fresh, mineral and pleasantly persistent. 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