LIANTE Salice Salentino DOC Castello Monaci

Description

LIANTE Salice Salentino DOC – Castello Monaci: LIANTE (named after the “Levante Wind”) is a Puglian red wine made from **Negroamaro (80%)** and **Malvasia Nera (20%)**. After a long maceration period, part of the wine matures in **French oak barriques**, giving it an intense and complex aroma of **morello cherry jam, chocolate, and vanilla**. On the palate, it is **vigorous, warm, and harmonious**, finishing with a pleasant balsamic note and a hint of bitter almond.

Why Choose It

✅ A classic **Salice Salentino DOC** from a historic winery

✅ Partial aging in **French barriques** for complexity

✅ Intense aroma with notes of **chocolate, vanilla, and cherry**

✅ **Vigorous, warm, and harmonious** taste

Technical Sheet

Name:	LIANTE Salice Salentino
Denomination:	SALICE SALENTINO DOC (Protected Designation of Origin)
Producer:	Castello Monaci
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Agro di Salice Salentino
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro 80%, Malvasia Nera 20%
Vintage:	2020 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	14% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still Dry Red Wine, Aged in wood/steel
Serving Temperature:	16°C – 18°C (61°F – 64°F)

Winemaking and Aging Details

The grapes (Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera) come from vineyards cultivated using the **Apulian ‘alberello’ (bush) and ‘cordone speronato’ (spurred cordon) systems** on deep calcareous-clay-siliceous soils. Harvesting is manual and separated by grape variety. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with **10-12 days of maceration**. After malolactic fermentation, part of the wine matures in **French barriques**, while the rest is refined in stainless steel.

General Description and Longevity

LIANTE is a well-structured and mature red wine. Its vigorous profile and aging in wood give it the ability to evolve. It is a wine with good **longevity potential**, capable of being cellared for **5-7 years**.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Deep ruby red**.

Nose: **Intense and complex**, with hints of **morello cherry jam, dried plum, chocolate, and vanilla**.

Palate: **Vigorous, warm, and harmonious**, with an elegant background of **very ripe fruit and spices**, a **balsamic** finish, and a hint of **bitter almond**.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: Robust dishes. **Roasted red meats**, **game (wild boar, hare)**, **traditional Apulian pasta dishes (e.g., orecchiette with meat ragu)**, and **aged cheeses**.

Serving Temperature: 16°C – 18°C (61°F – 64°F)