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Rivera Il Falcone Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva 2020
Puglia, ItalyRivera was founded by the Corato family in the late 1940's, and son Carlo has been overseeing the estate since the early 1980's. The property represents Puglia in the prestigious Instituto Grandi Marche. Based on the main grape of Puglia's Castel del Monte, nero di troia (70%), with 30% montepulciano from the regions tufa and limestone soils, this was fermented in stainless over 2 weeks. The wine then rested 16 months in a mix of French oak casks, barriques, and tonneaux before a further year in the bottle before release. Ripe black cherry, cassis, worked leather are kissed with anise, and clad with sinewy tannis, gripping this muscular wine through a smoky, saline finish. An easy coastal acidity keeps this full-boded red (13.5%) feeling fresher than would be expected from Apulia, and a worthy contender to grilled beef or lamb.Tasted: 04 July 2026Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $36.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Blend: Nero di Troia - MontepulcianoCSPC: 883348UPC: 8000715000502
