Cannonau di Sardegna Sartiglia - Contini
Varietal: Cannonau 90%, other local red grapes 10%
Altitude: Up to 200m Age of Vines: 15-25 yrs
Appellation: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Acidity: g/l
Alcohol %: 13 Dry Extract: g/l
Soil: Volcanic origin, obsidian rich.
Tasting Notes: Named after the annual carnevale tradition festival, Sartiglia is a fresh and youthful expression of Cannonau. Structured and focused, this wine offers lingering fruit on the palate. The tannins are smooth in feel and mouthcoating.
Vinification: Maceration with the skins up to 10 days, soft pressing. The wine then ages in glass-lined concrete vats for several months.
Aging: Aged entirely in stainless steel.
Food Pairing: Bbq, Game, Grilled fish, Hard cheeses.