📜 Castel del Monte
Wines from the Murge hills around the famous Castel del Monte.
Castel del Monte is a wine zone in Puglia, in southern Italy, on the hills of the Murge plateau. It takes its name from the castle of Castel del Monte, an octagonal 13th-century castle built on the orders of Emperor Frederick II. It is now on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Around the castle lie limestone hills with hot days and cool nights. These are exactly the conditions the local grapes need. The main red varieties are Uva di Troia (Nero di Troia), Bombino Nero and Aglianico. Red, rosé and white wines with a protected name are made from them. The reds are dense, with cherry and spice. The rosés from Bombino Nero are fresh and dry.
Castel del Monte is one of the best-known zones of Puglia. Both simpler wines and aged riserva are made here. They are served with meat, pasta and cheese. The whites and rosés suit fish and starters.
The name belongs to the Murgia and to the still wines of Puglia. It has become the region’s calling card. Alcohol is for adults.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Castel del Monte ← main grape of ← 🍇 Aglianico → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Murgia
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Uva di Troia, 🍇 Bombino Nero, 🍇 Aglianico
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Castel del Monte?
A wine zone in Puglia named after the castle of Emperor Frederick II.
What grapes grow in Castel del Monte?
Uva di Troia, Bombino Nero and Aglianico.
What wines are made in Castel del Monte?
Red, rosé and white still wines.
What to read next
- 📍 Murgia — A limestone plateau with Castel del Monte.
- 🍷 Red wine — Wine from dark grapes that ferments with the skins and takes its colour from them.
Similar
📜 Barletta · 📜 Daunia · 📜 Gioia del Colle · 📜 Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva · 📜 Cilento · 📜 Benevento
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.