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Malvasia Nera Salento IGT wine — Castello Monaci winery — Dionysus
RedSalento

Malvasia Nera Salento IGT

by Castello Monaci · Puglia, Italy

AppellationSalento
TypeRed
GrapesMalvasia Nera
LineFeudo Monaci
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for5 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Castello MonaciPuglia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Malvasia Nera fruit is grown in Salento. Puglia has abundant sunshine, moderated by steady cooling breezes from the nearby Mediterranean Sea. This climate gives the grapes an elegant, well-balanced fruit character.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures in stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting profile

The nose has a pleasant fruity aroma. The palate is balanced.