2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Monica, Carignano and Bovale Sardo; percentages not stated
Classification Monica di Sardegna DOC Superiore
Region Monica di Sardegna
Soil Marly, Calcareous soil derived from calcareous sediments
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fermentation on the skins lasts nearly two weeks, followed by 12 months of maturation in barriques. Recommended serving temperature is 15–18°C.
Tasting Notes Medium ruby red; intense aromas of maraschino cherry, spice, cinnamon, vanilla and ripe plum; soft and velvety, with blackberry, blueberry, spice, light pepper and vanilla, followed by a rounded ripe finish
Food Pairing Toast with tapenade and Parmesan, grilled lamb cutlet, and mature cheeses
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Monica, 10% Carignano, 5% Bovale
Classification Monica di Sardegna Superiore DOC
Region Monica di Sardegna
Production Details Malolactic fermentation takes place in cement, followed by 12 months in barriques.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Monica, 10% Carignano, 5% Bovale Sardo
Classification Monica di Sardegna Superiore
Region Monica di Sardegna
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 85% Monica, 10% Carignano, 5% Bovale
Classification Monica di Sardegna Superiore
Region Monica di Sardegna
Tasting Notes Ripe red berry, sunbaked earth and dark cooking spice; mature Morello cherry, clove and espresso, with taut fine-grained tannins
Critics Ratings 90
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Roma, 28/30, Serdiana (CA), 09040, Sardinia, Italy
Phone
+39 070 740606
Email
Owner
Valentina Argiolas, Francesca Argiolas, Antonio Argiolas (grandchildren of founder)