{"product_id":"vino-tinto-leone-castris-per-lui-salice-salentino-riserva-vino-de-italia","title":"Leone De Castris Per Lui Salice Salentino Riserva Red Wine, Puglia - Wine from Italy","description":"\u003carticle style=\"font-family: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #000; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cheader style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 3.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 900; margin: 0; line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -2px;\"\u003eLEONE DE CASTRIS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.2rem;\"\u003ePER LUI PRIMITIVO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 5px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003ePUGLIA • WINE FROM ITALY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #d4af37;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e 5.0 \/ 5 \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300; font-size: 0.8rem;\"\u003e(24 REVIEWS)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; max-width: 750px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #000; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e \"A bottled tribute to architectural power and extreme sophistication. The most opulent and exclusive single-varietal dry Primitivo ever created by the Leone de Castris dynasty.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; margin-top: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #000;\"\u003e🇮🇹 ORIGIN: I.G.T. SALENTO, APULIA, ITALY | 🍷 STYLE: CULT, MONUMENTAL DRY RED WINE | 🏷️ WINERY: LEONE DE CASTRIS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cmain\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Liquid Monument of Primitivo Grape and Salento Aristocracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeone De Castris Per Lui Primitivo Red Wine, Puglia - Wine from Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mythical, ultra-limited production label conceived for the most demanding palates on the planet. Sculpted by the iconic and centuries-old Leone de Castris winery, this iconic red is born in the specific origin of the emblematic Salento terroir, in Apulia's oldest and lowest-yielding vineyards. It is a rigorously \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e wine, 100% vinified with the voluptuous \u003cstrong\u003ePrimitivo\u003c\/strong\u003e grape to capture the richest, most concentrated, and majestic essence of this Mediterranean terroir. Subjected to lavish and prolonged aging in new French oak barrels, Per Lui stands out for its imposing body, its silky tannins of moving sophistication, and an aromatic palette of infinite evolution in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e1. Technical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery \/ Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leone de Castris (Aristocratic and historic viticulture since 1665).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e I.G.T. Salento, Apulia (Puglia), Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Primitivo (Manual selection from very low-yielding old vines).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-premium, collection, and author's still red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisanal manual harvest in small crates at optimal ripeness. Extended skin maceration at controlled temperature (24°C - 26°C) for 15 to 20 days to achieve total extraction of anthocyanins and noble polyphenols. After complete malolactic fermentation, the wine is devotedly aged for 12 to 14 months in new fine-grained French oak barrels, culminating in a prolonged refinement in bottle before its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5% Vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16°C - 18°C (Rigorous decanting of at least 45 to 60 minutes is required).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e IT-LC-PLUI-PRIMITIVO-750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; padding: 30px 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e2. Luxury Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows an impenetrably deep, opaque and concentrated ruby red color in the glass, with superb and intense dark purple hues that denote its monumental structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A three-dimensional, majestic, and overwhelmingly complex olfactory display. Dense notes of plum jam, ripe black mulberries, black cherry, and dried figs clearly stand out. As it evolves with aeration, superb tertiary layers of refined pipe tobacco, bitter dark chocolate, espresso beans, exotic spices (vanilla, clove, cinnamon), and a subtly distinguished toasted hint emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regal, full-bodied, opulent, and exceptionally unctuous entry. On the palate it is strictly dry, displaying a full, dense, and superbly structured body with the typical generosity of the Primitivo grape. Its tannins are a velvety caress of monumental fineness and ripeness. The finish is majestic, endless, and eternal, with a sophisticated aftertaste full of notes of fine cocoa, sweet spices, and baked dark fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e3. Wine Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSWEETNESS \/ CLASS [ DRY ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBODY AND VOLUME [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFRUIT AND EXUBERANCE [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAGING POTENTIAL [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e4. Recommended Moments and Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Gourmet Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The imposing structure, spiced complexity, and dry profile of this ultra-premium Primitivo demand intense dishes of the highest gastronomy. It pairs majestically with premium red meat cuts with prolonged dry-aging (such as grilled Wagyu, Tomahawk, or Porterhouse), roasted suckling lamb with Provençal herbs, duck magret with balsamic reductions, and game meats (wild boar or venison). It is the celestial companion for dishes perfumed with fresh black truffle, truffled porcini mushroom risottos, and pastas with complex ragouts. It offers a sublime experience with ultra-aged and intense cheese boards (such as long-aged Parmigiano Reggiano, aged Pecorino, Gorgonzola, or Roquefort) and dark chocolates with a high percentage of cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Moments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebration (Life Milestones):\u003c\/strong\u003e The ultimate bottle to frame the most solemn and important events: golden weddings, significant anniversaries, life milestones, or exclusive galas where the wine must be unforgettable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness (Most Relevant Dinners):\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncorking Per Lui Primitivo is a statement of absolute status, power, and refined sybaritic culture. The definitive ally to commemorate the signing of major international corporate agreements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Gift (Collector's Item):\u003c\/strong\u003e A monumental and highly coveted gift for collectors, sommeliers, and great wine enthusiasts worldwide who appreciate limited editions of Primitivo grape and Old World oenological treasures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Gourmet Barbecue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for transforming a barbecue gathering into a private banquet of the highest sphere, accompanying imported meat cuts with the most complex marbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive Family Meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e To honorably preside over the table at the most significant family banquets and festivities of the year, turning each toast into a legendary memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; border-left: 5px solid #000; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003efrequently asked questions (FAQs)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat is the specific origin and winery of this red wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis ultra-high-end red wine is one of the pinnacle creations of the mythical and centuries-old Leone de Castris winery, founded in 1665. Its specific origin is located within the distinguished terroir of I.G.T. Salento, in the Apulia (Puglia) region, in the extreme south of Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIs this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003ePer Lui Primitivo is a strictly \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e wine. It offers an opulent, dense, and exceedingly unctuous journey due to the high concentration of fruit and its selected old vines, but it is completely free of residual sugar, culminating in a clean, aristocratic, and exquisitely balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat makes the Per Lui Primitivo label so special and exclusive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003ePer Lui (For Him) is a cult wine conceived as a tribute to the memory of Piero Leone de Castris. It is produced in very limited quantities using only 100% Primitivo grapes from old plots on the estate, receiving the most meticulous care and excellent aging in new French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIs decanting necessary and what is its aging potential in a cellar?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, due to its monumental concentration, polyphenolic density, and prolonged barrel aging, it imperatively requires decanting for 45 to 60 minutes before being served to allow its complex aromatic layers to open up. Its aging potential is extraordinary: it will evolve sublimely in a cellar for the next 8 to 12 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003cfooter style=\"text-align: center; border-top: 4px solid #000; padding-top: 40px; margin-top: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003eLEONE DE CASTRIS — PER LUI PRIMITIVO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e750 ML • ULTRA PREMIUM DRY RED WINE • PRODUCT OF ITALY • SALENTO IGT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;\" href=\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/leone-de-castris-per-lui-primitivo-salento-puglia-vino-de-italia\"\u003eBUY AT LACAVA.SHOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Alejandra Garayoa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47720373092542,"sku":null,"price":2209.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8741\/5230\/files\/vino-tinto-leone-de-castris-per-lui-salice-salentino-riserva-puglia-vino-de-italia-7089276.jpg?v=1782357795","url":"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/en\/products\/vino-tinto-leone-castris-per-lui-salice-salentino-riserva-vino-de-italia","provider":"La Cava","version":"1.0","type":"link"}