Since
1993, Antica Enotria has been producing their wines without the use of
chemicals pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. Located in the
province of Foggia, just a
few miles from the Gulf of Manfredonia, Antica Enotria grows these
indigenous grapes: Nero di Troia, Aglianico, Montepulciano, and
Falanghina.
Uncertified Organic
Wine (Producer
states they do not use artificial fertilizers, herbicides or
pesticides. While we cannot prove the veracity of this, we also have no reason
to believe it is not true.)
Tasting Notes: This intriguing red spent eight months in used French
barrels. The result: a lean yet muscular, softly tannic wine suggestive of dark
red-berry fruit with notes of licorice and leather.
Review:
”Intense black fruit
is framed by sappy and herbaceous aroma notes, with whiffs of anise and leather
carrying over on the palate in a nicely structured, dry and acidic red.” Robin Garr's
30 Second Wine Advisor - 9/14/07
NOTABLE AWARD
Two bicchieri
- "..smoky, red fruits nose and a lively, well-structured palate."
Gambero Rosso, Italian
Wines 2007
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Region: Puglia
Classification:
Puglia IGT
Area
of Production: Daunia - Northern Puglia
Grape
Variety: 100% Nero di Troia
Soil:
Mixed (Limestone&Clay)
Average
Age of Vines: 10-15 years
Trellising
System: Guyot
Spacing of the Plants: Approx
1800 plants per acre
Production
per Acre: 4.02 tons
Vinification Technique: After harvesting
and slight crushing, the grapes are left to macerate on the their skins
and ferment at a controlled temperature of 25ºC for 12 days.
Maturation:
Ages in steel tanks for 8 months followed by an additional 6 months in oak barrels.
Total
Acidity: 5.89 g/l
Residual
Sugar: 2.2 g/l
PH: 3.58
Alcohol: 12.8%
Total
Cases Produced: 1,660
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