Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva 1979 - Contini
Varietal: 100% Vernaccia
Altitude: Up to 200m Age of Vines: 20-35 yrs
Appellation: Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva DOC Acidity: g/l
Alcohol %: 17 Dry Extract: g/l
Soil: Volcanic origin.
Tasting Notes: "Lots of nutty undertones with dried fruit, chocolate and aged orange peel aromas and flavors. Hints of dried mushrooms and a touch of volatility, just enough to enhance its character and add some brightness and tension to the dry and refined palate. Characterful and long. Impressive condition."
Aging: Decades in small noble wood barrels. Storage capacity 2038+
Food Pairing: Desserts, Cheese well matured, Cakes and biscuits, Terrines/pasty.
Accolades
98+ pts James Suckling