Rosso Cannonau di Sardegna Doc

Vitigno: Cannonau.

Grapes: Cannonau di Sardegna.

Growing area: central Sardinia.

Climate: mediterranean climate, with low rainfall distributed spora- dically throughout the year, but concentrated almost enti- rely in autumn and winter. frequent north-westerly winds, high temperatures in spring and summer, mild in autumn, variable from dry and cold to mild in winter.

Soils: the soils are naturally sandy and clay-chalky, sub-alkaline, of a rocky, schistous character and medium textured, with moderate nutrient levels. Satisfactory levels of minerals add distinctive character.

Training method: bush (alberello and espallier).

Vineyard yield: 70 - 90 q/ha

Appearance: a limpid, luminous ruby red with purple highlights.

Bouquet: good intensity and lengthy. Rich and youthful, with hints of ripe red fruit and wild berry, such as redcurrant and ra- spberry, along with scents of violets and geranium.

Palate: dry, with a warmth that complements the youthful tannins.

Serving suggestions: grilled fat-rich fish, pasta with meat sauce, traditional sala- mi, soft cheeses.

Serving temperature: 16°c

Harvest: first decade of october.

Vinification: the wine macerates a minimum of 10 - 15 days, with regular pumpovers and punchdowns. It matures a minimum of 6 months in cement-lined vats and in twice -and thrice- used barriques, completed with 3 months in the bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5 - 14,5%