Castello Monaci

Primitivo Salento IGT - Magnum - Artas - Castello Monaci 2020

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Format: 150 cl

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CHF 68.58

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Description

The Primitivo Salento IGT "Artas" by Castello Monaci is a high-quality expression of the Primitivo grape, grown in the fertile lands of Salento, in the heart of Puglia. This wine embodies Castello Monaci's passion and dedication to winemaking excellence, reflecting the richness and intensity that Primitivo can achieve in this sunny and windswept region. "Artas" represents one of the winery's flagship labels, offering a sophisticated and powerful interpretation of this beloved grape variety.

Visually, "Artas" has a deep ruby red color, almost impenetrable, with violet reflections that underline its concentration. On the nose, the wine unfolds an intense and complex bouquet, dominated by notes of ripe red and black fruit, such as cherries, plums and blackberries, enriched by nuances of spices, chocolate and an elegant touch of vanilla, the result of careful aging in barrique .

In the mouth, "Artas" reveals a majestic structure, with velvety and well-integrated tannins that support a rich and full body. The balance between the powerful fruity expression, the spicy sweetness and a well-measured freshness makes the wine extremely pleasant and enveloping, with a long and persistent finish that leaves memories of ripe fruit and toasted notes.

Ideal in combination with robust and tasty dishes, such as grilled red meats, game dishes and mature cheeses, the Primitivo Salento IGT "Artas" by Castello Monaci is also an excellent meditation wine, to be appreciated slowly to grasp all its nuances.

With "Artas", Castello Monaci celebrates the strength and beauty of Primitivo di Salento, offering a wine that is at the same time a tribute to the Apulian winemaking tradition and an expression of the innovative capacity of the winery, capable of enhancing the potential of this vine in a modern and sophisticated way.

The winery

Castello Monaci – Winery in Puglia (Salento)

Discover the story and wines of Castello Monaci.

Winery estate housed in a historic castle in Salento (Apulia), featuring a tuff cellar, a spacious barrel room and production focused on indigenous grape varieties such as Primitivo and Negroamaro.

Region: Puglia (Salento)

Country: Italia

Grapes: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera di Lecce, Verdeca

Historic castle converted into a wine estate and event venue. Cellar carved into tuff rock, housing more than 1,000 barriques and numerous French oak casks. Vineyards of indigenous grape varieties: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Verdeca. Wine experience activities and the Museo Merum for wine tourism. Vineyard area stated on the official website: approximately 200 hectares.

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Winery history

The building known as Castello Monaci has historical origins dating back to the Renaissance/medieval period and takes its name from an ancient settlement of Basilian monks. Over the centuries the fortification’s use and ownership have changed several times, and it is now managed by the Memmo Seracca Guerrieri family, who have enhanced the historic residence by integrating winemaking, hospitality and events.

Production philosophy

It combines respect for native Salento grape varieties and the local terroir with the use of modern winery technologies: temperature-controlled vinification, ageing in barriques, and a focus on wine tourism through wine tours and a wine museum that showcases local traditions.

Terroir and vineyards

Located in the heart of Salento, in Contrada Monaci near Salice Salentino and San Pancrazio Salentino, the estate is set among vineyards and olive groves and is influenced by the proximity of the Ionian and Adriatic seas. The soils include tuffaceous formations typical of the area.

Awards and recognitions

The winery’s wines have received positive ratings in international publications. Some flagship labels are cited in contexts that indicate national recognition; the winery is also recognized for awards and mentions related to hospitality and its location.