The estate’s top of the line 2009 Primitivo Salento Artas is quite pretty. A juicy, perfumed wine, the Artas stands out for its varietal nuance and expressiveness. There is plenty of depth to the 2009, but no sense of heaviness. Once again, the Artas is a standout. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Castello Monaci is known for forward, juicy wines that deliver tons of quality for the money. This set of new releases includes a number of terrific buys. Importer: Frederick Wildman and Sons Ltd, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700