Castello Monaci

Salento reds rooted in Primitivo and Negroamaro tradition.

Castello Monaci produces wines from Salento, the sun-drenched peninsula at the heel of Puglia in southern Italy. The winery focuses on indigenous varieties that thrive in this Mediterranean climate: Primitivo, Negroamaro, and Malvasia Nera. The Primitivo expresses the grape's dark fruit character and structure, while the Salice Salentino Riserva Aiace—a blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera—shows the complexity these local varieties achieve with age. The Negroamaro Salento Maru rounds out the portfolio, capturing the distinctive profile of Salento's signature red grape. These wines have been assessed by major critics including Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Falstaff, and Decanter.