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Antigua. Monica di Sardegna Doc. Santadi 75 cl.

Antigua. Monica di Sardegna Doc. Santadi 75 cl.

CLASSIFICATION

Monica di Sardegna DOC.

PLACE OF ORIGIN

A traditional wine of our island, from a selection of the best Monica grapes, grown with erect shrub and contained

counter-espalier technique.

SOIL COMPOSITION

Medium mixture, tending to loose, with clay, sand and limestone composition.

GRAPE VARIETIES

Monica 85%, carignano 15%.

CLIMATE

Hot and dry summers, mild winters.

HARVESTING

In regular years, Monica grapes are harvested in the second half of September.

VINIFICATION TECHNIQUE

The must is fermented in the skins and regularly pumped up. It then develops further in cement vats, where malolactic fermentation takes place and its properties of flavour and aroma are perfected.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Ruby red with purple tinges.

Nose: Good complexity of aromas, with hints of blackberry and blueberry in the nose.

Palate: A mellow, structured wine, with a pleasant feel in the mouth.

STORAGE

Constant temperature 17 °C, humidity 75-80%, away from light, horizontal bottle.

SERVING

Medium-large goblet with medium rim, serving temperature 16-18 °C.

MATCHINGS

It matches very well with kid and lamb dishes, and tasty cheeses.