Cannonau di Sardegna D.O.C.
Made from the native grape Cannonau by long maceration. Short passage in oak. Pairing: red meat and ripe cheese.
WINE NOTES
SILENO | |
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Ground: | Limestone, rather stony, facing NE. |
Climate: | Mediterranean, with mild winter, moderate precipitations, hot and windy summer. |
Harvest: | In mid September; sugar content of the grape: 230 gr/l. |
Winemaking: | Destemming and soft crushing. Fermentation with maceration at controlled temperature (24-26 ºC) for 10 days; remontages every 6 hours for 10 minutes each. |
Refinement: | In steel tanks |
Bottling: | Using nitrogen |
Analytical data: | 13-14 % alc/vol; total acidity 5.4 gr/l (tartaric acid); residual sugar 1.8 gr/l. |
Organoleptic characteristics: | Ruby red color, red-fruit aromas with vegetal notes, warm, savory, persistent taste. |
Pairings: | Roasted red meat, game, ripe cheese, cold meats. |
Service temperature: | 18 ºC |
Format: | 37.5, 75 cl |