Chardonnay Salento "SIMERA'" CASTELLO MONACI
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2025 |
| Winery | CASTELLO MONACI |
| Denomination | Chardonnay Salento Igt |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | LE/2648 |
| Winery headquarter | Castello Monaci - Salice Salentino (LE) - Contrada via case Sparse |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Warm fish appetizers, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Smoked Fish appetizers, Sushi-sashimi, White Meat, Fresh cheese, Tartare-fish carpaccio, Stuffed squids |
| Region | Apulia (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Chardonnay |
The first white wine in Castello Monaci’s history. It is a single grape variety based on Chardonnay. The name comes from the Greek and means "today", to indicate an everyday wine, versatile and suitable for any type of occasion. The grape variety used for its vinification is that of 100% pure Chardonnay, the origin is the classic one of Salento, south of Puglia. The wine is obtained from Chardonnay grapes vinified in white with a soft pressing and which rest for a few months on its lees, it is a wine with a strong personality and a sunny soul.
Chardonnay Salento Simera Castello Monaci’s features
A straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. The scent on the nose is characterized by intense aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit. The taste in the mouth is fresh, soft and enveloping.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Chardonnay Salento Simera Castello Monaci
Simera is perfect to accompany a light summer meal based on fish and vegetables; try it also with sushi and raw seafood. The optimal serving temperature is 10 ° C in a high and wide wine glass. The alcohol content reached is 13% Vol.
