PILUNA Primitivo Salento IGT Castello Monaci

PILUNA Primitivo Salento IGT Castello Monaci
Castello Monaci

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  • Annata: 2023
  • Regione: Puglia
  • Vitigno: Primitivo 100%
  • Alcol: 14% Vol.°
  • Formato: 0,75 cl.
  • Temperatura di servizio: 16-18
  • Tipologia: Rosso
  • Zona di produzione: Salice Salentino
  • Denominazione: IGP SALENTO
  • Allergeni: Contiene solfiti
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Description

PILUNA Primitivo Salento IGT – Castello Monaci: PILUNA is a **100% Primitivo** renowned for its excellent **quality-price ratio** and authentic character. The grapes, hand-harvested **from dawn until nine in the morning**, are vinified with about two weeks of maceration. The mixed aging (part in barrique, part in steel) gives the wine a broad aroma of **ripe grape, pepper, and vanilla**, with hints of Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it is **robust, concentrated, and soft**, but well-structured, with a long-lasting undertone of **small black fruit jam and liquorice**.

Why Choose It

         

  • ✅ **100% Primitivo**, a true expression of Salento

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  • ✅ Manual harvest at dawn to preserve freshness

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  • ✅ Mixed aging (steel and **French barriques**) for 6 months

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  • ✅ **Robust and soft** taste with notes of vanilla and liquorice

Technical Sheet

Name: PILUNA Primitivo Salento IGT
Denomination: SALENTO IGP (Typical Geographical Indication)
Producer: Castello Monaci
Region: Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area: Salice Salentino (Lecce)
Grape Variety: Primitivo 100%
Vintage: 2021 (Reference)
Alcohol Content: 14% Vol.
Size: 0,75 cl.
Type: Still Red Wine
Serving Temperature: 16°C (61°F)
Vineyard Details: Vines grown using the **Apulian bush vine (alberello)** and Guyot systems on deep, dry clay soils with tufaceous limestone. Harvested by hand only from dawn until nine in the morning.
Winemaking and Aging: Winemaking at controlled temperature with about **two weeks of maceration** and frequent pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation completed. **A portion matures for 6 months in French barriques** (of different toast levels), the rest remains in steel.

General Description and Longevity

Piluna is renowned as one of the best value-for-money wines in Italy. It is a wine that highlights the true character of Salento Primitivo: concentrated, yet with well-integrated softness. Given its robustness and the partial oak aging, it has good aging potential, capable of evolving in the bottle for **3-5 years**.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Dark purple red**.

Nose: **Broad**. Notes of **ripe grape**, with hints of **pepper** and **vanilla** and memories of **Mediterranean scrub**.

Palate: **Robust, concentrated, and soft**, yet firm. Undertone of **small black fruit jam** and **liquorice** with long persistence.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Savory first courses**, **grilled or stewed red meats**, **beef steaks**, and **aged cheeses**.

Serving Temperature: 16°C (61°F)

Additional Notes

*A great Salento classic, perfect for those seeking an authentic, full-bodied, and accessible Primitivo.*

Add PILUNA Primitivo Castello Monaci to your cart for a robust and soft red wine.

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Weight 1,3 kg
Grape

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