Castello Monaci 2016 Artas Primitivo (Salento)
Brandied cherries and blackberries are at the fore of this wine, with plenty of peppery spice chiming in. This is full in feel, with firm tannins and a hot finish. Alexander Peartree
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Alcohol16.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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ImporterFrederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd
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Date Published11/1/2020
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