Torrevento 2009 Bolonero Red (Castel del Monte)

Country: Italy / Bolonero
Variety: Red Blend Southern Italy
Winery: Torrevento / Castel del Monte

From the Castel del Monte wine zone in northern Puglia, Bolonero is a blend of 70% Nero di Troia and 30% Aglianico aged in stainless steel. The first grape renders bright fruit tones of cherry and blackberry, and the second delivers power and structure.