The 2011 Castel del Monte Il Melograno shows some of the heat of the vintage in a more elaborate and opulent style. Uva di Troia is the indigenous grape used to make this Southern Italian red and the bouquet is redolent of dark cherry, tar, licorice and toasted almond. This wine has a heavier and richer feel compared to the 2010 Vigna del Melograno released at the same time. Charred earth tones and black fruit make for a flavorful finish.