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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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Nieddera, Caddiu and other native grapes
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Zone of production
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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
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Height
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Few 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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Alluvial soil, sandy, slightly clayey
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Method of cultivation
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Sapling in grown vineyards, espalier (Guyot and spurred cordon)
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Yeld per hectare
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6.000 - 7.000 kg
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Vinification
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Soft pressing, maceration on the skins for 8-10 days and temperature-controlled fermentation, soft pressing of the marc
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Aging
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10 -12 months in small and medium-sized barrels at first and as second passage at least 6 months in bottle
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Color
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Intense ruby red with garnet nuances
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Nose
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Of great elegance and complexity, balsamic and gently spiced; intense fruitiness with well defined aromas of red fruits
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Taste
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Thickness and softness of elegant, with hints of red fruits, gently spicy wood
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Service temperature
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16 -18° 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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