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Azienda Vinicola Rivera

The de Corato family roots go deep into the agriculture of Puglia. Here, in the countryside of Andria, Sebastiano de Corato founded the Azienda Vinicola Rivera in the late 1940s, inspired by a vision of realising, and bringing to the world’s attention, the enormous viticultural potential of the Castel del Monte area.

The winery’s winemaking philosophy is rigorously applied to every step of the process: vineyard management, grape harvest, winemaking, maturation and bottling; the most up-to-date viticultural and oenological practices are married to the deepest respect for natural processes, with all activities focused on achieving environmental and economic sustainability and on continuous improvement in quality.

Region:
Owner:
De Corato Family
Founded:
1940
Address:
S.P.231 Km. 60,500 - 76123 Andria (BT) Italy
Training System:
Spurred cordon and Guyot systems

RIVERA – Marese Bombino Bianco Castel del Monte DOC

Rivera sets the challenge of making a monovarietal Bombino Bianco which would capture all of those grape’s qualities, instead of blending it with other varieties, as it is customary. The ultra-ripeness of the harvested fruit, evident in the wine’s complex, rich fragrances, finds alovely counterpoint in the crisp acidity typical of Bombino Bianco. This Marese is a lively, refreshing wine to be enjoyed young, especially when partnered with “antipasti” and seafood dishes.

Green tinged straw yellow; crisp, fruity bouquet, with notes of re-net apple; fruit-rich palate, well balanced, with a tangy vein of acidity.

VINTAGE 2022

James Suckling – 90
Almond blossom, chopped apples, lemons and chalk on the nose. Crisp and fresh, with medium body and a lightly salty undertone. Drink now.

Type:
White Wine
Region:
Area
Territory of Andria in the northern part of Castel del Monte D.O.C. area
Appellation:
Bombino Bianco Castel del Monte DOC
Grape Variety:
Bombino Bianco
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
180 - 200m
ABV %:
12.50
Residual sugar: (g/L):
3.2
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.88
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Preludio N.1 Chardonnay Castel del Monte DOC

Preludio n°1 is the first Chardonnay ever planted in Apulia. The idea of bringing a typically “northern” vine, such as Chardonnay, into Apulia, represented a great winemaking challenge for our winery. The transfer required long years of experimentation; first in the vineyard, researching the correct stock and the most appropriate training system, and then, once the vine was acclimatised, in the wine cellar, to identify the right time to harvest and the most suitable system of wine-making.
The wine that has resulted, the Preludio n°1, is one of the most prestigious in our range of production.

Straw yellow in colour; intense, multi-layered bouquet, with notes of pear and peach blossom; crisp, full and fruity on the palate, with good length and complexity.

VINTAGE 2023

Vinous – 90
The 2023 Chardonnay Preludio N°1 is delicate and understated, showing hints of green melon, mint and cardamom. It opens with a pretty inner sweetness, soft textures, ripe orchard fruits and pretty inner florals. The 2023 tapers off fresh, saline and herbal, with nuances of candied lemon.

 

VINTAGE 2022

James Suckling – 90
Notes of white nectarines, lemon peel and orchid blossom. Fresh and crisp with medium body and clean, vivid acidity. Bright and agile. Drink now.

Wine Spectator – 87
This light-bodied white offers juicy melon and apple fruit, with a stony underpinning and floral and spice accents. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 30 cases imported.

Type:
White Wine
Region:
Area
The Murgia hills in the Castel del Monte D.O.C. area
Appellation:
Chardonnay Castel del Monte D.O.C.
Grape Variety:
Chardonnay
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
350m
ABV %:
13
Residual sugar: (g/L):
3.36
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.77
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Pungirosa Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG

Taking advantage of the most modern winemaking practices, Rivera has succeeded in crafting a distinctive rosé that reflects the unique characteristics of the Bombino Nero grape, a variety that is so peculiar to the Castel del Monte area and so suitable to rosé wine production to have deserved, the only one in Italy, the D.O.C.G. status. The Pungirosa is a crisp, refreshing rosé bursting with flavor, with a forward, vivacious fruitiness that makes it a great companion to most dishes. Enjoy it also as a wonderfully appealing aperitif.

Purple-flecked onion skin colour; delicate bouquet with notes of rose, cherry and sage; crisp yet smooth palate, well balanced, with a subtle vein of acidity; lengthy, juicy finish.

Type:
Vino rosato
Region:
Area
Mugia hills in the northern part of Castel del Monte D.O.C.G. area
Appellation:
Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG
Grape Variety:
Bombino Nero
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
320m
ABV %:
12
Residual sugar: (g/L):
4.74
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.77
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Primitivo Salento IGT

Primitivo has quickly become the most appreciated Apulian grape variety in the world’s markets thanks to the rich and fruity character of its wines. Rivera’s modern winemaking results in a fresh and pleasant wine with bright aromas of dark berries jam and great versatility in food matching.

Dense purple-red colour; fruit-rich bouquet, with impressions of wild blackberry and raspberry; medium bodied and complex on the palate, with deep fruit, remarkably supple.

VINTAGE 2023

Wine Spectator – 85
Balanced and easy-drinking, with a bright tang of blood orange peel and pomegranate seed enlivening notes of wild cherry and rosemary. Drink now. 8,000 cases made, 232 cases imported.

 

VINTAGE 2022

James Suckling – 89
Poached plums, mocha and baked strawberries on the nose. Fruity, ripe and easygoing, with medium to full body and lightly sticky tannins. Drink now. Screw cap.

Wine Spectator – 88
Fresh and balanced, this medium-bodied red offers blackberry, sassafras and milled pepper notes framed by crisp tannins. Drink now. 8,000 cases made, 232 cases imported.

 

VINTAGE 2021

James Suckling – 90
Sweet spices, dark earth, plums and blackberries on the nose follow through to a juicy palate full of crushed blueberries and black cherries. Bright and delicious with good energy from the fruit. Drink now.

Wine Enthusiast – 89
Big Red gum aromas of spicy cinnamon expand into wild strawberries, soil and balsamic vinegar on the nose of this wine. The palate offers the sweet burst of freeze-dried strawberries and amps up the heat of cinnamon with notes of chili peppers. Lithe tannins and restrained acid let the fruit do the talking.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
Salento peninsula in the southern part of Apulia region
Appellation:
Salento IGT
Grape Variety:
Primitivo
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
50 - 80m
ABV %:
14
Residual sugar: (g/L):
6.43
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.87
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Violante Nero di Troia Castel del Monte DOC

Violante is the result of Rivera’s wish to marry Nero di Troia’s classic complexity and marked scent of violets to a crisp fruitiness and early approachability. This wine offers generous, forward aromas and flavours, and at the same time structure and body.

Luminous purple-red; rich bouquet of wild red berry fruit with notes of sweet violet; medium-bodied palate, fruity and mineral with a lingering and long finish.

VINTAGE 2021

James Suckling – 91
Mushrooms, bay leaves and black cherries on the nose with a touch of cracked pepper. Sleek and savory, medium-bodied, with juicy dark fruit framed by fine tannins. Drink or hold.

 

VINTAGE 2019

James Suckling – 90
Racy sour cherries, raspberry and fresh violet jump out from the glass. Vibrant on the medium-bodied palate teeming with bright acidity and fresh, firm tannins. Lots of blue fruit in the finish. Screw cap. Drink now.

Wine Enthusiast – 90
Violets and Bing cherries on the nose of this wine mingle with anise seed, pepper and soil. Chalky tannins emphasize more soil notes on the palate. It stays bright with fresh cherries and rich with vanilla and milk chocolate on the finish.

 

VINTAGE 2018

Wine Enthusiast – 90 (Best Buy)
This unokaed Nero di Troia stitches together aromas of black raspberry, crushed black pepper, menthol and violet. It’s smooth and juicy on the medium-bodied palate, with cohesion between the tangy berry fruit and earthy spice tones. There’s some tannic grit to the finish, but nothing a protein couldn’t temper. — Alexander Peartree

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
Territory of Andria in the northern part of Castel del Monte D.O.C. area
Appellation:
Nero di Troia Castel del Monte D.O.C.
Grape Variety:
Nero di Troia
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
200 - 230m
ABV %:
13
Residual sugar: (g/L):
3.05
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.57
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Il Falcone Castel del Monte Riserva DOCG

Il Falcone is one of the most prestigious red wines of Apulia whose name was chosen by Rivera to remember Emperor Frederick II of Swabia who built the castle called Castel del Monte near Andria so that he could indulge his passion for falcony. The wine is obtained with carefully selected grapes sourced from the oldest among the estate’s vineyards.

Dense garnet-red colour; multi-layered bouquet of ripe wild red berry fruit, leather, tobacco and spice; rich palate, austere, very lengthy and well-balanced.

VINTAGE 2019

Vinous – 91
Dark, rich and oak-inflected, the 2019 Rosso Riserva Il Falcone slowly opens with a dusting of cacao and brown spice, giving way to crushed violets and dried black cherries. This is velvety in texture, showing admirable weight and potency, with masses of ripe red berry fruits that saturate under an air of rosy inner florals. Chalky mineral tones linger through the dramatically long and slightly chewy finale as a pleasantly bitter tinge lingers on. I’d prefer less wood on the nose, but I can’t argue with the balance here. Il Falcone is a blend of 70% Nero di Troia and 30% Montepulciano.

 

VINTAGE 2018

James Suckling – 91
Pomegranate, tea leaf, chocolate and wet earth on the nose. Juicy, sleek and nicely mellowed, with medium body and a creamy, tasty finish. Drink or hold.

Wine Spectator – 90
An aromatic red, with notes of marjoram, anise, graphite, iron and clove winding through crushed raspberry and cherry fruit flavors. Framed by light, sinewy tannins and lively acidity, this is fresh and chewy and should pair nicely with food. Try some salumi. Uva di Troia and Montepulciano. Drink now through 2028. 11,000 cases made, 49 cases imported.

 

VINTAGE 2017

Wine Enthusiast – 90
The nose of this wine gives off potting soil and pencil shavings, with quieter aromas of cherries, strawberries and a brief note of violets.The palate gives more room to the berries and flower petals, held up by structured tannins and plenty of acid and heat.

Wine Spectator – 90
Delivers a beam of cherry reduction accented by lavish hints of licorice and vanilla, all wrapped around a core of grippy tannins. This firm, fresh red is medium-bodied overall, showing a savory side toward the finish, with notes of tobacco, coffee and mineral. Uva di Troia and Montepulciano. Best after 2025. 11,000 cases made, 49 cases imported.

 

VINTAGE 2016

James Suckling – 92
Spicy and nicely gamy plums and sweet currants with dark earth, licorice and black peppercorns to the nose. Juicy and tightly wound with crunchy berries and a mineral texture to the tannins. Fresh and layered in the finish. Drink or hold.

Wine Spectator – 91
An elegant red, with flavors of plum sauce and cherry reduction framed by light, taut tannins and bright acidity. Pure and fragrant, with aromas of violet, licorice drop, iron and sandalwood wafting through the finish. Uva di Troia and Montepulciano. Drink now through 2028. 5,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
The Murgia hills in the Castel del Monte D.O.C. area
Appellation:
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva D.O.C.G.
Grape Variety:
70% Nero di Troia, 30% Montepulciano
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
200m
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
1.61
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.66
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RIVERA – Terre al Monte Sauvignon Castel del Monte DOC

On the hills of the Castel del Monte doc zone and especially on calcareous tufaceous soils, the Sauvignon vine has found a habitat which fosters its complete, correct maturation, exalting the varietal character. Terre al Monte Sauvignon represents one of the most significant results obtained in our wine cellars.

A luminous straw yellow colour; intense, ultra-fragrant bou-quet with superb varietal fidality; fruit-rich palate, with delicious acidity and excellent balance

VINTAGE 2023

Vinous – 90
Crushed raspberries, dusty rose and sweet violet flowers waft up from the 2023 Sauvignon Terre al Monte. This is round and soft-textured with juicy acidity elevating ripe red berry fruits. A tinge of sour cranberry emerges toward the mineral and mouthwatering close.

 

VINTAGE 2022

James Suckling – 90
Passion fruit, guava and melon on the nose. Juicy, fruity and flavorful, with medium body and a soft finish. Drink now.

Type:
White Wine
Region:
Area
The Murgia hills in the Castel del Monte D.O.C. area
Appellation:
Sauvignon Castel del Monte DOC
Grape Variety:
Sauvignon Blanc
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
350m
ABV %:
12.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
4.43
Total acidity: (g/L):
6.15
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Rupìcolo Castel del Monte DOC

The Rupìcolo is a red wine obtained with a careful vinification of the indigenous red grape varieties of the Castel del Monte doc area, mainly Montepulciano and Nero di Troia, with the international varie-tal Cabernet Sauvignon.

Ruby red colour with purple; full, aromatic bouquet of wild red berry fruit; smooth, fruity palate well balanced with subtly tannic finish.

VINTAGE 2021

James Suckling – 90
This is a soft and fruity red with strawberries, rhubarb and chocolate orange on the nose. Medium-bodied and crisp with fine tannins and juicy berry fruit to close. Drink now.

 

VINTAGE 2020

James Suckling – 90
Racy blueberries, white pepper, violet and brambly raspberries t the nose. Fresh and crunchy with bright acidity cutting through the medium-bodies palate with firm tannins. Vibrant and juicy finish. Screw cap. Drink now.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
The Murgia hills area northwest of Bari, in the Castel del Monte DOC zone
Appellation:
Castel del Monte DOC
Grape Variety:
50% Montepulciano; 40% Nero di Troia; 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
200m
ABV %:
13
Residual sugar: (g/L):
2.71
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.25
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Negroamaro Salento IGT

Negroamaro is the most typical grape variety of Salento and has gained great fame thanks to the intense character of its wines. Rivera wanted to interpret it in a fresh style with a modern vinification that exalts the intense aromas of small red fruits andthe delicately balsamic notes typical of the variety.

VINTAGE 2021

James Suckling – 89
This is a juicy and silky red showing fresh cherry, rose hip, blood orange and anise aromas. Medium-bodied, soft and easygoing. Drink now.

Wine Spectator – 86
An easy-drinking, medium-bodied red, with candied cherry, floral and chopped rosemary notes. Drink now. 4,000 cases made.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
Salento peninsula in the southern part of Apulia region
Appellation:
Salento IGT
Grape Variety:
Negroamaro
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
50 - 80m
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
3.46
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.55
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Salice Salentino DOC

Salice Salentino DOC Rosso is the most typical red wine appellation of the Salento, the extreme south of Puglia. It is a blend of the area’s traditional grape varieties, the negroamaro and a smaller part of malvasia nera. State-of-the-art vinification and a few months’ ageing in oak barrels have given it its lively ruby hue, fragrances of dark berry fruit, full body, and lingering finish with a classic bitterish note.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
DOC "Salice Salentino" area covering the provinces of Brindisi and Lecce
Appellation:
Salice Salentino DOC
Grape Variety:
90% Negroamaro; 10% Malvasia Nera
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
4.04
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.66
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Triusco Primitivo di Manduria DOC

Primitivo di Manduria DOC, overlooking the Ionian sea in the Salentopeninsula of Puglia region, has quickly become the most famous appellation for Primitivo grape varietal due to the intensity and personality of its wines. With Triusco Rivera wishes to express all the character of the varietal and appellation well balanced by the winery’s elegance mark.

Deep red colour with purple hues; intense bouquet of mature dark fruit such raspberry, prunes and dates with hints of spices and cocoa; full, warm, and smooth on the palate with a long finish.

VINTAGE 2021

James Suckling – 90
Dark fruit like black cherries and grilled plums, with mocha, vanilla and some tobacco leaves. It’s ripe and fleshy, full-bodied, with tasty smoke and spice elements while remaining fresh and balanced. Drink now.

 

VINTAGE 2020

James Suckling – 91
Some gamy blackberries, chocolate and dark spices to the nose with a hint of black earth. Rich and flavorful with succulent cherry fruit to the center palate. Tight, bright and pretty long with fine-grained tannins. Drink now.

Wine Enthusiast – 90
A spicy, red fruit nose on this wine almost provokes a sneeze from the blend of white and black pepper, along with metallic top soil and tar aromas. Strawberries and raspberries take over on the palate, with more soil and piquant heat that works well with the softening tannins.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
Primitivo di Manduria DOC—commune of Sava
Appellation:
Primitivo di Manduria DOC
Grape Variety:
Primitivo
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
40 - 50m
ABV %:
14.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
5.22
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.81
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Cappellaccio Castel del Monte Aglianico Riserva DOC

Aglianico is one of the oldest grape variety in the world, being introducedin Southern Italy by the Ancient Greeks about 3.000 years ago in what they called Enotria or Land of Wine. Today, its qualities are well recognized; for its elegance, ageing potential and complexity of its wines, it has been called “the Nebbiolo of Southern Italy”.
The Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva takes its name from the thin and hard calcareous crust that is found at around 50 cm under the limestone soils of the Castel del Monte DOC area and that has to be broken in order to allow vines to be planted. Cappellaccio Aglianico Riserva is a wine that fully expresses the outstanding characteristics of Aglianico.

Deep ruby colour; fruity, rich bouquet effectively displaying complex varietal characteristics and the spiciness of the wood in which it has been matured; judiciously tannic but not too aggressive, with good potential for extended development of its latent qualities.

VINTAGE 2017

James Suckling – 91
Roasted herbs, cedar, poached plums and hot chocolate on the nose. It’s fleshy and flavorful, full-bodied, with firm, but mellowing and berry-soaked tannins and a rich and fruity finish. Drink or hold.

 

VINTAGE 2016

James Suckling – 91
Minty blackberries with some chocolate to the nose. Juicy and pretty fluid on the palate with very chewy tannins giving it a tight grip before a medium-long finish. Tannic now, better from 2024.

Wine Enthusiast – 90
Grilled meat and leather join bricks and crushed rocks for a mostly savory nose that then surprises with emerging aromas of dark berries and chili peppers. More on the palate bring a sweetness that’s offset by bitter orange and tannins that are still relentless even at this age.

Wine Spectator – 90 (10 Gorgeous Italian Wines)
Fresh and compact, this integrated red marries chewy tannins with crushed black raspberry, tea leaves, anise and subtle hints of iron and dried oregano. Finely meshed and with a sculpted finish, this opens nicely in the glass. Drink now through 2028. 1,250 cases made, 1,250 cases imported.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
The Murgia hills area northwest of Bari, in the Castel del Monte D.O.C. zone
Appellation:
Castel del Monte Aglianico Riserva DOC
Grape Variety:
Aglianico
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
200m
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
1.55
Total acidity: (g/L):
6.1
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Puer Apuliae Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOC

Puer Apuliae – Son of Puglia in Latin – is a wine of remarkable character and elegance obtained from an almost-forgotten small-berried clone of Nero di Troia, northern Puglia main indigenous varietal, reselected and replanted on the poor calcareous soils of Tafuri vineyard by Rivera.
Modern style winemaking and ageing for 14 months in new French oakbarriques exalt the varietal’s sophisticated blackberry and violet notes andthe rich and full-bodied palate.

Deep ruby color with purple hue; attractive fresh aromas of blackcurrant and violets with delicate notes of incense and star anis; the elegant palate is supported by firm yet polished tannic structure and a long and lingering finish.

VINTAGE 2018

Vinous – 93
The 2018 Nero di Troia Riserva Puer Apuliae blossoms in the glass with sweet spice, violet pastille, chalk dust and blackberries. This is seamless and graceful, with cool-toned wild berry fruits and tactile mineral tones adding lovely form. The 2018 finishes with impressive length as fine tannins frame nuances of lavender, sour citrus and tart black cherries. Aged for 14 months in new French tonneaux and barriques, the Puer Apuliae possesses a lovely integration of oak.

 

VINTAGE 2017

James Suckling – 92
Mulberries, figs, cinnamon stick, cedar and dried herbs on the nose. Savory, chewy and spicy, full-bodied, with excellent flavor concentration. Firm, dusty tannins. Better after 2024.

Wine Spectator – 89
A creamy red, with light, supple tannins layered with flavors of baked black cherry, lavender, mocha and spices. Clean-cut finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases made.

 

VINTAGE 2016

James Suckling – 93
Freshly turned dark earth and splash of peppercorn and anise spices to the dark cherries and game. Savory and very fine-grained on the palate with juicy plums and tightly wound, silky tannins and a long, bright finish. Drink or hold.

Wine Enthusiast – 91
A spice-forward, macerated-berry blend on the nose of this wine is countered with graphite and a final hint of capsicum. The palate is more strawberries, raspberries and cherries, with black and fresh peppercorns. Tannins cling and acid sings.

 

VINTAGE 2015

Wine Enthusiast – 92
Lifted aromas of menthol, clove, Sichuan peppercorn and violet drive the nose of this varietal wine. It’s plump and polished on the medium-bodied palate, built by firm tannins and pulsing acidity. Dark cherry and plenty of earthy spices lend breadth and depth to it all.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
Murgia hills area northwest of Bari in the Castel del Monte D.O.C.G. zone.
Appellation:
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG
Grape Variety:
Nero di Troia (Rivera's own selection)
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
250m
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
1.6
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.62
Technical sheet
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RIVERA – Scariazzo Fiano Puglia IGT

Scariazzo is a “single vineyard” white wine made from the Fiano grape.
Fiano is a varietal grape indigenous from Irpinia area, which was known as the Apiana grape, since bees preferred it for its sweetness. The vines are trained and the wine is made in strict accord with Rivera’s long experience and its determination that the wine be the authentic expression of its variety and of its terroir.
The wine is named Scariazzo for the traditional local barrel-vaulted building used to pen sheep. These constructions, which served as stopping-places for the flocks during their annual transhumance movements, were emblematic of the pastoral economy that flourished in northern Puglia until the late 19th century.

Deep straw yellow; rich, complex bouquet with smokynotes and the minerally slate classic to fiano; multilayered palate withan acidity that balances all components.

VINTAGE 2023

Vinous – 91
The 2023 Fiano Scariazzo blossoms with white flowers, peaches, sweet spice and hints of raw almond. It is savory and deeply textural with a stern mineral core and crisp orchard fruits. Tantalizing acidity adds lift and grace through the finish as the 2023 leaves a resonance of ripe yellow apple and stone.

 

VINTAGE 2022

James Suckling – 89
Pineapple and chamomile aromas here, as well as lemon curd. Nice, creamy yellow fruit. It’s medium-bodied with a touch of bitterness on the bone-dry finish. Drink now.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
Pre-hills of the Murgia area, northwest of Bari
Appellation:
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG
Grape Variety:
Fiano
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
200m
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
3.1
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.87
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RIVERA – Lama dei Corvi Chardonnay Castel del Monte DOC

The single vineyard Lama dei Corvi is and elegant and complex white wine that takes its name from the omonimous vineyard, planted on white calcareous gravel that was literally ground out of the calcareous rocks that form the Murgia hills in the northern part of Castel del Monte D.O.C. area.
It is obtained from Chardonnay grapes carefully hand harvested and soft pressed with the must fermented in new French oak barriques, where the wine further ages for 8 months before bottling.Complex and mineral with a fine acidity, shows the potential.

Deep straw yellow in color. Intense, fruity bouquet,richly layered, “subtle vanilla notes to the cream, hazelnut andbaked-apple aromas. Full-bodied, chalky in texture and with deliciouscreaminess.” – James Suckling

VINTAGE 2023

Vinous – 91
Vanillin spice and white flowers give way to ripe peaches and mint as the 2023 Chardonnay Lama dei Corvi evolves in the glass. Silken textures and polished white pit fruits sweep across the palate, enhanced by tinges of lemon zest and spice. An air of almond custard lingers as the 2023 maintains remarkable freshness, leaving a gentle tug of tannin and tactile mineral tones to resonate.

 

VINTAGE 2022

James Suckling – 90
Subtle vanilla notes to the cream, hazelnut and baked-apple aromas. Full-bodied, chalky in texture and with delicious creaminess. Drink now.

Type:
White Wine
Region:
Area
Territory of Andria in the northern part of Castel del Monte D.O.C. area
Appellation:
Chardonnay Castel del Monte DOC
Grape Variety:
Chardonnay - Tutzer clone
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
350m
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
1.89
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.62
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