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Made exclusively from Grapes of white Bombino, native grape of the Murgia, this wine is a concentration of the qualities and the original notes of the grape from which it is obtained.
The name Bombino Bianco is a tribute to the autochthonous grape of the Murgia.
Paired with: seafood, fish carpaccio, sushi.
| Denomination | Castel del Monte Bombino Bianco DOC 2012 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Vineyards | C.da San Giuseppe and in C.da San Magno. All vineyards are located in the National Park of the Alta Murgia and they are owned by Agricola del Sole |
| Grape Variey | 100% Bombino Bianco |
| Altitude | C.da San Giuseppe 430m s.l.m. and C.da San Magno 450m s.l.m |
| Exposure | Est-Ovest |
| Soil Types | Geologically dating back to the Cretaceous period, Murgia land is basically a compact calcareous concretion. Made of calcium and sodium carbonates, the rough lithological matrix provides excellent water drainage. |
| Start of harvest |
Costantly monitorated, this cultivar reaches optimum ripeness in a period of time ranging from the second week of August until the end of September. |
| Cultivation method | Espalier |
| Pruning system | Guyot |
| Vineyard density | 4.347 vine plants/hectare |
| Harvest method | Exclusively by hand. Yield per hectare from 80,000 and 100,000 kilos |
| Winemaking |
The soft pressing and the static decantation of the grape musts, precede the start of the alcoholic fermentation, that takes place in steel tanks only with a temperature between 14°C and 18°C. |
| Aging |
In stainless steel tanks for about four months. |
| Sensory Analysis | Bright yellow in color with lime green shines, it emits a typical smell of sage and Citrus fruits, and a balsamic scent. When tasted, it reveals itself pleasantly mineral with an aftertaste of tropical fruits. |