CASTELLO MONACI NEGROAMARO 'MARU' 2021

Castello Monaci's Maru showcases the indigenous Negroamaro grape from Puglia's sun-soaked Salento peninsula, where the Mediterranean climate is moderated by cooling breezes from the surrounding Adriatic and Ionian seas. This sustainably certified estate, with its 16th-century castle and underground cellars carved from bedrock, meticulously harvests their grapes exclusively at night to preserve optimum quality. The Maru presents with a rich garnet-red color and captivates with an intense bouquet featuring distinctive notes of Mediterranean scrub and eucalyptus. On the palate, this wine delivers a full and satisfying experience balanced by Negroamaro's characteristic pleasant bitterness, rounded texture, and excellent structure—all hallmarks of Castello Monaci's commitment to expressing the authentic terroir of Italy's heel while honoring traditional winemaking methods handed down through generations.