TORREVENTO
CORATO, ITALY
A Long Dream Over 100 Years
Built by Federico II in the 13th century, this octagonal castle inspired the Torrevento company logo.
The winery was founded by Francesco Liantonio (grandfather of the homonymous Francesco, who is the President of Torrevento today), who came to the United States at age 16 in 1913 in pursuit of building fortune to support his family back home in Puglia. After selling ice on the streets of New York, Francesco had saved up enough money to return home in 1923. Using the money he saved, he began processing grapes, and producing olive oil. By 1948, he and his brothers purchased a 17th century Benedictine monastery with 57 hectares of surrounding vineyards to increase production & keep up with the demand for their products.
By 1989, Torrevento Srl was born as we know it today. By 1992, they implemented the first line of Castel del Monte DOC wines.
Today, Torrevento manages a vineyard area of over 500 hectares in Apulia.
For more than 20 years, Torrevento has received “Equalitas” certification, as well as approval from IFS Food and CSQA standards, affirming the company and product are produced sustainably from an environmental, ethical, and economic point of view. In 2019, Torrevento received the “Award for Sustainable Viticulture 2019” by Gambero Rosso.
Varietals: Primitivo, Nero di Troia, Begramaro, Malvasia Nera, Aglianico
Wines Produced: Castel del Monte DOC, Castel del Monte Riserva DOCG, Primtivo IGT, Appassimento, Blends of Primitivo & Nero di Troia IGT, Primitivo Rosato
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Bolonero
Castel del Monte DOC 2019
Italy
93 Points
On the nose it has a full and fragrant bouquet, delicately spiced with hints of wild berries. On the palate it is pleasant, full-bodied, harmonious, and savory.
Infinitum
Primitivo Puglia IGT 2021
Italy
90 Points
Aromatics of red berry jam and plums, woven together with spices, warm vanilla and a touch of pepper. On the palate this is medium-bodied, soft and velvety with a well-rounded mouthfeel that glides into the finish.
Infinitum Primitivo
Nero di Troia Blend Puglia IGT 2020
Italy
90 Points
Aromas of ripe black cherries and plums followed by sweet spices, vanilla and hints of wild herbs. The medium body is supported by a soft texture which ends with a silky finish. Overall, a pleasant wine with no hard edges that should drink nicely upon release.
Passione Reale
Appassimento IGT 2021
Italy
95 Points
Grapes are harvested late, after slight drying on the vine. Colour is deep ruby red with purple glints verging on garnet. Aroma is intense with a full, fragrant and spicy bouquet. Taste is balanced, full – bodied, enwrapping, with slight sweet notes.
Ghenos
Primitivo di Manduria Rosso DOC 2018
Italy
94 Points
Deep ruby red wine enriched by orange glints with aging. On the nose it has an intense, full and fragrant bouquet. On the palate it is balanced and full-bodied.
