Menhir Salento

Primitivo IGP Salento - Quota 29 - Menhir Salento 2023

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Format: 75 cl

-16%

10,35 €

Recommended price: 12,46 €

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Technical information

Producer	Menhir Salento
Name	IGP Salento
Variety	Primitivo
Vintage	2023
Gradation	14.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Ripe red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, prolonged maceration
Region	Apulia
Production area	Salento
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	Several months in steel and bottle
Type of cask	Steel tanks
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 5 years
Pairing	Red meats, aged cheeses

Description

After manual harvesting in August, winemaking involves fermentation with maceration at controlled temperatures of 22-24°C for a period of 10 days, a process that favors the optimal extraction of the fruit's characteristics. At the end of fermentation, the wine rests on fine lees for at least 6 months in steel tanks, allowing balanced maturation.

The wine has a ruby red color with violet reflections. On the nose, hints of black cherry, cherry, plum and dark chocolate emerge, intertwining harmoniously. A touch of black pepper adds a spicy note.

The taste is warm, round and with a solid structure, with a perfectly blended tannic vein. The finish is characterized by liquorice tones, giving the wine a note of elegance and persistence.

This wine pairs beautifully with grilled meats, game and mature cheeses.

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How to serve

Glass:

Wide goblet

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Serve to:

17-18°C

When to drink it:

This wine is good straight away but you can age it for 2/5 years

Production area

Apulia

The winery

Menhir Salento – Winery in Puglia (Salento - Terra d'Otranto)

Discover the story and wines of Menhir Salento.

A winery and farm in Salento, located between Bagnolo del Salento and Palmariggi (Terra d'Otranto, Puglia). Managed by the Marangelli family, it produces wines typical of the area and offers online sales and a wine experience at the masseria.

Region: Puglia (Salento - Terra d'Otranto)

Country: Italia

Grapes: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Verdeca, Fiano, Malvasia Bianca

Located between Bagnolo del Salento and Palmariggi in the Terra d'Otranto area. Estate associated with the Marangelli family; the website identifies Gaetano Marangelli as the founder and principal figure. Product range: wines made from Primitivo, Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Verdeca, Fiano and Malvasia Bianca. Presence of a product line labeled "Organic" and an active e-commerce channel. Promotion of wine tourism experiences at a masseria and recent announcement about a change to the commercial name.

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Winery history

Menhir is presented as a family-run estate led by the Marangelli family; the official website lists Gaetano Marangelli as a key figure and describes the project as linked to the enhancement of Terra d'Otranto. In recent updates the winery announced a change to its commercial name in a news item dated 5 March 2025. No unequivocal online data are available on the year of founding or other quantitative historical details.

Production philosophy

The winery declares a focus on "roots and influences," with the aim of conveying the territory’s identity and stories through its wine. It promotes hospitality experiences in a masseria and sells a range that also includes labels marked "Organic" in the PIETRA line, although the website does not provide official information on any additional certifications.

Terroir and vineyards

Situated in the heart of Terra d'Otranto, between the towns of Bagnolo del Salento and Palmariggi, in an area described as near Maglie and Otranto, a "between land and sea" setting characteristic of Salento in Apulia.