Salice Salentino IGT "Liante" by Castello Monaci is a red wine that celebrates the richness and intensity of the native Apulian vines, in particular Negroamaro, with the addition of a small percentage of Malvasia Nera to enrich its aroma and complexity. "Liante" or "Levante" is the name of the cold wind that blows from the Adriatic Sea through Salento, a symbol of purity and freshness that characterizes this wine, fruit of the sunny and windy land of Puglia.

Produced by Castello Monaci, a winery that combines tradition and innovation in the creation of its wines, the "Liante" Salice Salentino IGT represents the expression of the Salento terroir. The vinification is aimed at enhancing the varietal characteristics of the grapes, maintaining a perfect balance between the tannic structure of the Negroamaro and the aromatic notes of the Malvasia Nera.

Visually, the wine has an intense ruby ​​red color, with violet reflections that underline its vitality. On the nose, "Liante" offers a complex olfactory profile, with notes of ripe red fruit, such as cherries and blackberries, accompanied by nuances of spices, aromatic herbs and a light touch of vanilla, the result of aging in wood.

In the mouth, the wine reveals a robust but harmonious structure, with soft and well-integrated tannins that accompany a rich and persistent flavor texture. The freshness and well-measured acidity balance the sweetness of the fruits and the spicy notes, leading to a long and pleasant finish, with aromatic returns that invite the next tasting.

Ideal in combination with typical dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, such as pasta with meat sauces, grilled red meats and mature cheeses, Salice Salentino IGT "Liante" by Castello Monaci is also an excellent meditation wine, capable of expressing complexity and depth of the Salento wine heritage.

With its "Liante", Castello Monaci offers a wine that is testimony to the winery's commitment to enhancing native vines through high quality wines, which tell the history and unique character of Salento.