Negroamaro Salento "KREOS" CASTELLO MONACI
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2025 |
| Winery | CASTELLO MONACI |
| Denomination | Rosato Igt |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 100% Negroamaro |
| Alcohol content | 13,00% |
| 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 | Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Warm fish appetizers, Aperitif, Mussels, Grilled Fish, Tartare-fish carpaccio, Fresh cheese, Sea bass |
| Region | Apulia (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Negroamaro |
Kreos is the only rosé wine from Castello Monaci. It presents itself as a very versatile wine with a marked acidity and a lot of elegance. The name of the wine recalls the Greek myth of Eos, the goddess of the dawn that Homer called "goddess with pink fingers" due to the effect that is seen in the sky at dawn. The vine used for its vinification is 100% Negroamaro. The origin falls in the Salento area. The Rosato Negroamaro Kreos by Castello Monaci is born in Salice Salentino, from vineyards with an enviable exposure to the sun, caressed by the wind mitigated by two seas, the Ionian and the Adriatic one. The vinification is the careful result of only Negroamaro grapes, harvested by hand in the coolest hours of the morning. After a soft pressing, the must ferments with a very short contact with the skins until it reaches a bright pink colour.
Rosato del Salento Kreos Castello Monaci’s features
A bright pink colour. The perfume on the nose has floral and fruity notes that blend in a perfect balance. The taste on the palate is elegant and voluminous, with a pleasantly long and fruity finish.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Rosato del Salento Kreos Castello Monaci
A perfect wine with appetizers and savory first courses, with white meats, fresh cheeses and fish. The optimal serving temperature is 8°C in a high and wide glass.
