{"product_id":"castello-monaci-primitivo-piluna-2023-750ml","title":"Castello Monaci Primitivo Piluna 2023 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eExpert Review – Vintage 2023\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling – 90 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSour cherries, sultanas, dried oranges and sweet spices on the nose, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, jammy and lightly sweet-sour palate. Ripe tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad, ripe black fruit and spice aromas, with notes of pepper, toasty vanilla and Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, the wine has a robust, concentrated character, a firm structure, and small black fruit and licorice notes on the aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Piluna\"\u003c\/em\u003e translates to \"pot of clay\" — an ancient vessel once used to store water or wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Vinification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 100% Primitivo is grown from vineyards surrounding the ancient Castello Monaci estate in Salento, Apulia. Soils are a blend of dry clay, volcanic gravel, and limestone, forcing vines deep in search of water — yielding low crops and rich, fragrant fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest is done by hand before dawn to preserve sugar levels and avoid the heat. Grapes are vinified in small stainless steel tanks, then aged 6 months in 75% stainless steel and 25% 2nd and 3rd use French oak. 300,000 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46972041363739,"sku":"N2153069","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/axz1toy50sn0nus4kn7q.jpg?v=1776254394","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/castello-monaci-primitivo-piluna-2023-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}