Felice Ceci “A mio Padre” Nero di Troia Riserva Castel del

Felice Ceci “A mio Padre”
Nero di Troia Riserva Castel del Monte DOCG
WINE DESCRIPTION
This wine is made with 100% Uva di Troia, a native grape of Puglia, in particular of
the areas around Andria and Barletta, in the province of Bari. The name probably
refers to the town of Troia (FG), the legendary founder of which was the Greek hero
Diomedes, after he had destroyed the ancient Troy. It is also called “Nero di Troia”,
and as a Reserve wine with two years minimum of aging, was awarded the DOCG
appellation in 2011. The name honors Felice Ceci, the father of Giancarlo.
TASTING NOTES
The color is bright red with garnet reflections. The nose is intense and complex,
with notes of dry violet, red ripe fruits, black cherry under alcohol, and dark earthy
sensations of mushrooms and wet soil. A refined warm sip with velvety tannins in
great balance with the acidity, and a long pleasant mineral finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Ideal with hearty recipes, game, truffle base dishes.
VINEYARD & PRODUCTION INFO
Vineyard name/appellation: Castel del Monte DOCG
Vineyard location: Andria (BT)
Soil composition:
Mineral and calcareous
Training method:­Spurred cordon
Elevation:
250 m a.s.l.
Vines/hectare:4,000/Ha
Exposure:South East
Age:11 years
Harvest time:
September- October/ Hand harvest
First vintage:2007
Production:6,000 bottles
PRODUCER PROFILE
Estate owned by: Giancarlo Ceci
Winemaker: Lorenzo Landi
Total acreage of vine: 173 (70 Ha)
Winery Production: 520, 000 bottles
Region: Puglia
WINEMAKING & AGING
Varietal composition:
100% Uva di Troia
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks (28 °C), frequent delestages
Maceration technique: Warm temperature (28 °C)/24 days
Type of aging container:
French oak tonneaux, 228 L
Length of aging before bottle: 14 months
Length of bottle aging:
24 months
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol:13.5 %
Residual sugar:
1.2 g/L
Acidity:
5.2 g/L
Dry extract:
30.5 g/L
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