Castel del Monte Bombino Nero

Made from minimum 90% Bombino Nero grown around the Castel del Monte in the Murge plateau. One of Italy's few DOCG rosato wines, producing pale, delicate pink wines with wild strawberry, almond, and floral notes.

Castel del Monte Bombino Nero's history begins in the Castel del Monte area of Puglia, where Bombino Nero has been cultivated for centuries. The region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils, Mediterranean climate, and warm, sunny conditions—creates Bombino Nero with distinctive elegance and aromatic character. The appellation received formal recognition in 1971 as DOC, then elevation to DOCG in 2011, codifying the production zone in the Castel del Monte area and quality standards. Castel del Monte Bombino Nero's distinctive character comes from the region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils—which creates Bombino Nero with elegance and aromatic character. The wine's international reputation grew in the 2010s, when it became recognized as one of Puglia's finest reds, celebrated for its elegance and quality. Today, Castel del Monte Bombino Nero represents one of Puglia's most distinctive red wines, with the wine's elegance and aromatic character making it perfect for refined cuisine.

Castel del Monte Bombino Nero production follows DOCG regulations. The wine must contain minimum 90% Bombino Nero, with up to 10% other authorized red varieties. Harvest typically occurs in late September to early October, when Bombino Nero has achieved optimal ripeness. The grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed and crushed before transfer to fermentation vessels. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures (25-28°C) with maceration on skins for 8-12 days, preserving aromatic intensity. The wine must age minimum 1 year before release, with Riserva requiring 2 years minimum aging (12 months in wood). Traditional producers favor large Slavonian oak botti, while modernists may use stainless steel or French barriques. The wine must achieve minimum 12% alcohol (12.5% for Riserva) and pass quality controls. The wine's elegance and aromatic character come from the region's unique terroir—calcareous and clay soils—which creates Bombino Nero with distinctive character.

Castel del Monte Bombino Nero represents Puglia's winemaking tradition, a wine that demonstrates the region's capacity for producing elegant, aromatic reds. In Puglian homes and restaurants, Castel del Monte Bombino Nero flows at refined meals, its elegance and aromatic character making it a prized wine. For Puglians, Castel del Monte Bombino Nero represents the region's unique terroir, a wine that honors Bombino Nero tradition while expressing the Castel del Monte area's distinctive character.