CASTELLO MONACI VERDECA 'PETRALUCE' 2023

Castello Monaci's Petraluce Verdeca illuminates the indigenous white grape treasures of Puglia's sun-drenched Salento peninsula, where cooling maritime influences from the Adriatic and Ionian seas create perfect conditions for aromatic complexity. This sustainably certified estate, with its historic 16th-century castle and underground rock-carved cellars, meticulously night-harvests their grapes to preserve delicate flavors. The Petraluce showcases a luminous yellow color with bright green reflections, revealing a subtle yet complex bouquet of freshly mown grass, tropical fruits, peach, and floral notes of jasmine, spring flowers, wisteria and violets, complemented by intriguing vegetal hints. The velvety entry evolves with vibrant acidity and distinctive mineral qualities, offering tart fruit sensations within a surprisingly substantial structure that culminates in a crisp, persistent finish—a perfect expression of Verdeca's unique character in Puglia's distinctive terroir.