Monica di Sardegna D.O.C.
A typical wine from Sardinia, made from the native grape Monica. Traditionally paired with meat-based starters, medium-ripened cheese, stewed meat.
WINE NOTES
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Ground: | Limestone, stony. |
Climate: | Mediterranean, with mild winter, moderate precipitations, hot and windy summer. |
Harvest: | In mid September; sugar content of the grape: 210 gr/l. |
Winemaking: | Destemming and soft crushing. Maceration at controlled temperature (24-26 ºC) for 8 days. Remontages every 6 hours for 10 minutes each. |
Refinement: | In steel tanks for 5-6 months. |
Bottling: | Using nitrogen. |
Analytical data: | 12.5-13.5 % alc/vol; total acidity 5 gr/l (tartaric acid); residual sugar 2.5 gr/l. |
Organoleptic characteristics: | Ruby red color with purple reflections, intense aroma, round, savory taste. the tannins are well balanced and the body is medium. |
Pairings: | Delicious with roasted red meat or stewed meat, fresh or medium-ripened cheese. |
Service temperature: | 14~16 ºC |
Format: | 37.5, 75 cl |