Pietra Bianca Castel del Monte DOC 2020 - Tormaresca

The Pietra Bianca Castel del MONTE DOC by Tormaresca sparkles in a glass of golden yellow with greenish reflections. On the nose opens a complex and nuanced bouquet with the aromas of citrus and tropical fruits, delicate floral notes and nuances of vanilla. On the palate, this excellent white wine from Puglia is fresh and pleasantly tasty, full-bodied and perfectly balanced, at the same time rich and complex, the mineral notes complement with elegant impressions of ripe fruits and a light touch of wood. Long, appealing reverberation

Vinification of Pietra Bianca Castel del MONTE DOC of Tormaresca

Puglia is best known for its reds, but proves that it is also a region of excellent white wines. This cuvée is made from Chardonnay 90% and Fiano 10% grape varieties.
The grapes are harvested and vinified separately. After harvesting, they are gently pressed and the must is cooled to 10 ° Celsius, which promotes the natural clarification of the must.  The Chardonnay is then fermented in French and Hungarian oak barrels under temperature control, left on the yeasts and completely undergoes malolactic fermentation. The fiano, on the other hand, is fermented only in stainless steel tanks, thus preserving the freshness and crispness typical of the grape variety. After a few months of expansion in the wooden barrels, the Chardonnay is transferred to stainless steel tanks where it is combined with the Fiano. Finally, the Pietra Bianca matures in the bottle for a certain time before it is sold.

This elegant wine is produced in the Bocca di Lupo winery of Tormaresca, in the area of La Murgia, in the province of Bari, where you can also find the famous Castel del Monte. The name comes from the typical white stone that farmers encounter in their fields and crush them. The stone dust penetrates into the soil and contributes a substantial part to the taste of the wines ripening here.  

Food recommendation for the Tormaresca Pietra Bianca Castel del MONTE DOC

Enjoy this characterful, dry white wine from southern Italy with traditional dishes of light meat, poultry and fish.

Awards for Pietra Bianca Castel del MONTE DOC by Tormaresca

• Bibenda: 5 grapes for 2016; 4 grapes for 2013
• Luca Maroni: 92 points for 2016
• James Suckling: 90 points for 2015; James Suckling: 91 points for 2014 
• Wine Spectator: 90 points for 2014 
• Wine Advocate Robert Parker: 90 points for 2013

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