Artas Primitivo Salento IGT 2016
Castello Monaci
Terroir: The Castello Monaci Artas Primitivo is sourced from vineyards surrounding the ancient Castello Monaci estate. The dry, limestone-based soils combine with alberello-trained vines and the hot arid climate to produce remarkably low yields and extraordinarily rich wines.
Vinification: Harvest is done at night to avoid exposing the picked grapes to the intense heat of the southern sun. The grapes are macerated at cold temperature for 15+ days with frequent pumping over of the must to encourage rich extraction of flavor and color. Following fermentation the wine is aged for 6 months in French oak and other 6 months in casks followed by an additional 6 months in bottle prior to release. 9,500 bottles produced.
Additional Information
The 2016 Castello Monaci Artas is explosively rich and layered with ripe, sun-drenched berry fruit, black pepper spice and smoky oak.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Puglia
- Sustainability: Certified Sustainable, DNV-GL
- Soil: Clay, Limestone
- Alcohol: 16.5%
- Avg Production: 9,500 bottles
- Sizes Available: 6/750, 3/1.5
- Varietals: 100% Primitivo
Recent Press
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Wine Enthusiast Author: Alexander Peartree
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020"Brandied cherries and blackberries are at the fore of this wine, with plenty of peppery spice chiming in. This is full in feel, with firm tannins and a hot finish."
