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Castello Monaci Aiace Riserva Red (Salice Salentino)

Castello Monaci

Salice Salentino · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Red Blend
Country
Italy
Region
Salice Salentino
Appellation
Salice Salentino
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas assadas · cordeiro · pratos condimentados · queijos fortes

Rated vintages

  • 201187 pts

    This brawny wine opens with aromas of nail polish remover, resin, leather and plum cake. The warm, syrupy palate doles out blueberry extract, prune, raisin, mocha and vanilla alongside robust tannins. The heat of alcohol throws this off balance and gives it a monolithic quality.