SIMERA Chardonnay Castello Monaci

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€9,80	€9,60	€9,40	€9,20

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€9,80

€9,60

€9,40

€9,20

Description

SIMERA Chardonnay Salento IGP – Castello Monaci: SIMERA is a fresh and fruity **100% Chardonnay**, ideal for those seeking a soft and enveloping white wine from Salento. The grapes, harvested in the second ten days of August, are vinified “in white” with fermentation at controlled temperatures (12-15°C) and a period of aging on the lees (*sur lies*) with frequent **battonage** until the end of January. This process ensures **intense, fruity aromas** and a **fresh, soft, and enveloping** palate.

Why Choose It

✅ **100% Chardonnay** with a modern, fresh profile

✅ Aging **on the lees with battonage** for softness

✅ **Intense and fruity** aromas

✅ **Soft and enveloping** taste, perfect for aperitifs or seafood

Technical Sheet

Name:	SIMERA Chardonnay Salento IGP
Denomination:	SALENTO IGP (Typical Geographical Indication)
Producer:	Castello Monaci
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Salice Salentino (Lecce)
Grape Variety:	Chardonnay 100%
Vintage:	2023 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	12% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still White Wine
Serving Temperature:	10°C – 12°C (50°F – 54°F)
Vineyard Details:	Vines grown using the Guyot training system on deep, dry clay-limestone-siliceous soils. Harvest: second ten days of August.
Winemaking and Aging:	“White” vinification with soft pressing. Cold static decantation. Fermentation at a controlled temperature between 12°C and 15°C. The wine rests on its lees (sur lies) until the end of January, with frequent battonage. Bottling in the first ten days of February.

General Description and Longevity

Simera is one of Castello Monaci’s most immediate labels, designed to enhance the primary notes and freshness of Salento Chardonnay. The use of lees and battonage imparts a pleasant softness that balances the acidity. This wine is best enjoyed **young**, within **2 years** of the vintage, to appreciate its maximum fruity expression.