The 2020 Castello Monaci Primitivo Salento is a southern Italian red wine made mainly from the Primitivo grape variety. It comes from the Apulia region, in south-eastern Italy, in particular from the area around the city of Salento, where the conditions for the cultivation of Primitivo are particularly favorable.
The wine has a deep dark color and an aroma of ripe black fruits such as plums and cherries, as well as notes of spices and chocolate. On the palate it is full-bodied, round and powerful with soft tannins and a pleasant acidity that gives it good structure and longevity.
The Primitivo Salento is known for its fruitiness and body, which correlate very well with the sunny and dry environment of Puglia. The Primitivo has a long history and tradition in the region and is an important part of local culture and wine consumption.
The 2020 Castello Monaci Primitivo Salento goes well with mature cheeses, meat dishes and game. It is best served at a drinking temperature of 18-20°C.
Overall, the 2020 Castello Monaci Primitivo Salento is an excellent wine that reflects the typical aromas and characteristics of the Primitivo grape variety and the Apulian region.
