Primitivo Salento "ARTAS" CASTELLO MONACI
| Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | CASTELLO MONACI |
| Denomination | Primitivo Salento Igt |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 100% Primitivo |
| Alcohol content | 16,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | LE/2648 |
| Winery headquarter | Castello Monaci - Salice Salentino (LE) - Contrada via case Sparse |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Roast meat, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Lamb, Risotto, Cannelloni, Fillet with green pepper, Hard cheese, Meat stewed |
| Region | Apulia (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Primitivo di Manduria |
For the first meeting in the glass with Artas one must resort to musical time: broad, solemn, sustained. A symphony of flavors and sensations that have made Primitivo very famous in the world. This Artas, where you can feel the "fruit", from an "ancient" grape always preponderant over the rest. The grapes used are 100% pure Primitivo grapes. The origin falls in the Salento area, south of Puglia. For the vinification, grapes are harvested slightly after the ripening period
Primitivo Salento Artas Castello Monaci’s features
An intense ruby red colour, the aromas stand out for the intense hints of wild berries, balsamic and roasted coffee notes, ethereal nuances. The taste on the sip is warm, soft, very enveloping, with elegant tannins; closes with a pleasant hint of red fruit.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Primitivo Salento Artas Castello Monaci
The noble Artas is perfect with the spicy dishes of the Salento and Mediterranean tradition in general, with roasts and with medium and long-aged cheeses made with goat's milk. The optimal serving temperature is 16 ° C in a large glass.
