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Is Solinas. Igt Isola dei Nuraghi Rosso75 cl.

Is Solinas. Igt Isola dei Nuraghi Rosso75 cl.

CLASSIFICATION

IGT (Typical Geographical Indication) red Isola dei Nuraghi.

PLACE OF ORIGIN

Vineyards in the “Is Solinas” locality, Gulf of Palmas, south-western coast of Sardinia (Sulcis).

SOIL

Mainly sandy, with clay and sandstone components.

GRAPE VARIETIES

Carignano with the addition of small quantities of Bovale sardo (5%).

CLIMATE

Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summers.

HARVESTING

Performed when the grapes are fully ripe, almost over-ripe, to obtain tannins with the mellowness and softness typical of Carignano.

VINIFICATION TECHNIQUE

Fermentation and maceration in conditions of controlled temperature, for an average period of 10-12 days. Transfer to cement tanks, malolactic fermentation. Subsequent transfer to barriques.

AGING

Twelve months in barriques. Stored in the bottle for a few months.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: ruby red with violet tinges.

Nose: intense, persistent perfume with clear notes of ripe fruit and jam.

Palate: full, harmonious and warm, with persistent fruity notes.

FOOD MATCHES

Well-dressed first courses, grilled ventresca tuna, roast suckling pig and kid, well matured cheeses.