Classification

Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Sardinian red wine

Grapes

Nieddera, Caddiu and other native grapes

Zone of production

Lower Valley of the Tirso river, Sinis. The Nieddera is a grape of ancient origin, the disclosure of which is restricted to the lower valley of the Tirso river

Height

Few meters above sea level

Climate

Typically Mediterranean, with mild winters, limited rainfall and very hot and windy summers

Soil

Alluvial soil, sandy, slightly clayey

Method of cultivation

Sapling in grown vineyards, espalier (Guyot and spurred cordon)

Yeld per hectare

6.000 - 7.000 kg

Vinification

Soft pressing, maceration on the skins for 8-10 days and temperature-controlled fermentation, soft pressing of the marc

Aging

10 -12 months in small and medium-sized barrels at first and as second passage at least 6 months in bottle

Color

Intense ruby ​​red with garnet nuances

Nose

Of great elegance and complexity, balsamic and gently spiced; intense fruitiness with well defined aromas of red fruits

Taste

Thickness and softness of elegant, with hints of red fruits, gently spicy wood

Service temperature

16 -18° C

Matching

It goes well with roasts, game and savory and spicy cheese