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Appellations : Castel del Monte bombino nero DOCG, Castel del Monte DOC

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History and grape variety : The Bombino Nero & egrave; a black grape variety grown mainly in Puglia, where for years it is; been known for its great vigor and productivity; in terms of yield and must obtained. For this reason Bombino Nero was also called & ldquo; Buonvino & rdquo ;. It could be a native of Spain and it seems that the origin of the name derives from the particular shape of the cluster, resembling a child with slightly raised arms: hence the custom of calling him Bambino, in the Apulian dialect, then over time changed into Bombino . The Bombino nero grape variety is; one of the local black grape varieties of the Basilicata region, officially registered since 1970. The & nbsp; Bombino nero & nbsp; is mainly used in blending with other grapes, together with & nbsp; Montepulciano & nbsp; and two other important black grape varieties of the & nbsp; Puglia , l & rsquo; Uva di Troia & nbsp; and the & nbsp; Negro amaro . & nbsp; & nbsp; Bombino Nero & nbsp; grapes are among the last to ripen in their area of ​​origin and its skins are relatively thin and delicate. For this reason the grapes rarely reach the & nbsp; ripeness & nbsp; optimal and therefore tend to have high & nbsp; acidity & agrave; & nbsp; and low levels of & nbsp; zucchero . Furthermore, they very quickly give their color to the wine, before the tannins, allowing to obtain a fresh, soft and well colored rosé wine that lends itself to aging

Features : It has a medium and five-lobed leaf. It has large, compact and compound clusters or with two wings. It has medium-sized, spheroidal-shaped berries with a pruinose, firm, thick, blue-black skin. The wine that is obtained from the vine & egrave; ruby red color, clear. However, it manages to give the best of s & egrave; in rosé vinifications, in which it offers a gently dry, round and pleasant flavor. The red versions give a fresh wine with a well present and soft tannic texture, good structure and fullness. It has a fragrant and delicate scent, with hints of peach and exotic notes.

To be tasted with : It is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 8 & deg; - 10 & deg ;. It goes very well with vegetable soups, fried vegetables, fish and white meat. And & rsquo; ideal with traditional Apulian peasant appetizers, unseasoned cold cuts and delicate cheeses.