Mamaioa - Contini - Sardinian food
Cannonau di Sardegna Doc Riserva, Sardinian Red wine
Mamaioa - Contini - Sardinian wine
Features of the best Sardinian wine:
Mamaioa is a Sardinian red wine made from Cannonau grapes, Merlot, Nieddera, an archaic type of grape typical of the Tirso Valley. Cantina Contini has the merit of having restored the use of this type of clone.
As pairing recommend a lamb roast or a cutting board of Sardinian cheese
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Mamaioa - Contini - Sardinian wine on sale
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Classification
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Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Sardinian red wine
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Grapes
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Cannonau, Merlot, Nieddera
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Zone of production
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Part sandy, slightly clayey, of volcanic origin
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Height
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Until 200 meters above sea level
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Climate
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Typically Mediterranean, with mild winters, limited rainfall and very hot and windy summers
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Soil
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Part sandy, slightly clayey, of volcanic origin
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Method of cultivation
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Espalier (cordon)
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Yeld per hectare
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8.000 - 9.000 kg
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Vinification
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Crushing, fermentation and maceration on the skins for 7 days,
maturing in cement tanks and reservoirs in epossidicato
steel. No added sulfites
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Aging
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In vitrified cement tanks a few months and partly in oak barrels
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Color
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Ruby red, violet reflections
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Nose
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Fragrant, vinous, mainly of red fruits
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Taste
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Soft, tannic
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Service temperature
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13 -15° C
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Matching
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It goes well with roasts, game and savory and spicy cheese
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