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Montessu. Isola dei Nuraghi Igt 75 cl.

Montessu. Isola dei Nuraghi Igt 75 cl.

CLASSIFICATION

Isola dei Nuraghi IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica)

ORIGINS

Wine form Carignano, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes vinified individually from spurred cordon vines cultivated in Basso Sulcis region.

SOIL COMPOSTION

Medium texture calcareous, clay and sandy soil.

GRAPES

60% Carignano - 10% Syrah - 10% Cabernet Sauvignon - 10% Cabernet F - 10% Merlot

CLIMATE

Hot and dry in summer, temperate in winter.

HARVESTING

In a normal year the grapes are harvested between the second half of September and the middle of October.

VINIFICATION

The must is fermented with the skins at a temperature of between 25 and 30°C. It is periodically pumped over to facilitate the solubilization of the compounds present in the grapes. Malolactic fermentation confers roundness to the wine, which is then aged in French oak barrels(used) for approximately. 15 months.

ORGANOLEPCTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Colour: deep ruby red.

Perfume: intensely fruity with a liquorice finish.

Taste: an elegant wine with a full mouth.