MARU Negroamaro IGP Salento Castello Monaci

Description

MARU Negroamaro Salento IGP – Castello Monaci: MARU is a **100% Negroamaro** that expresses the character of the Salento variety with excellent aging potential. Its vinification includes **10 days of maceration** on the skins and a mixed aging, with a portion maturing for **6 months in French barriques**. The result is a wine with a **full and round** flavor, featuring intense notes of **Mediterranean scrub and eucalyptus**.

Why Choose It

✅ **100% Negroamaro** with aging potential

✅ Aging for **6 months in French barriques** (a portion of the wine)

✅ Distinctive aromatic notes of **Mediterranean scrub and eucalyptus**

✅ **Full and round** flavor profile

Technical Sheet

Name:	MARU Negroamaro
Denomination:	SALENTO IGP
Producer:	Castello Monaci
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Salice Salentino (Lecce)
Grape Variety:	Negroamaro 100%
Vintage:	2021 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still Red Wine
Serving Temperature:	16°C – 18°C (61°F – 64°F)
Vineyard Details:	Grapes grown using the Apulian bush vine (alberello) and Guyot systems on deep, dry calcareous clay and siliceous soils. Harvest in the very early hours of the morning.
Winemaking and Aging:	Vinification in steel vats with 10 days of maceration and frequent pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation completed. Part of the wine matures for 6 months in French barriques with different toast levels, while the rest remains in steel.

General Description and Longevity

MARU is a red that combines the intensity of Negroamaro with elegance. The mixed aging (wood and steel) is designed to provide aromatic complexity without overpowering the varietal character. The wine is structured and suitable for **good aging**, capable of evolving in the bottle for **3-5 years** and beyond, depending on the vintage.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Garnet red**.

Nose: **Intense**. Notes reminiscent of **Mediterranean scrub** and **eucalyptus**.

Palate: **Full and round**. Excellent balance, making it pleasant and suitable for good aging.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Red meats**, **roasts**, **feathered game**, and **aged cheeses** (e.g., Caciocavallo). Also excellent with **robust Apulian cuisine** based on meat.

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