The estate’s 2006 Salice Salentino Liante (80% Negroamaro, 20% Malvasia) is another beauty. Made in a very sweet, ripe style, it offers notes of plums, prunes, leather, tar, smoke and earthiness. It should continue to drink well over the next several years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011.
Castello Monaci makes a range of beautiful wines that highlight the unique qualities of Apulia’s indigenous varieties.
Importer: Frederick Wildman and Sons Ltd, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700