Cerasio Excellence

CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA D.O.C.
Controlled Origin Denomination
Red Wine – Alc. 13,5% Vol. – 75 cl.

GRAPES: Cannonau 100%.
Location: Grape from vineyards in the municipality of Monti (North-East of Sardinia Region) at 1000-1100 feet above sea-level.
Soil: Sandy soils formed from granite rock weathering.
Production: 2,5 Tons/Acre.
Harvest: By hand in the middle of October.

VINIFICATION
Pressing: Destemmed and crush with soft pressing after fermentation.
Fermentation: At controlled temperature, 20-22°C (68-72°F) for15 days in stainless steel tanks.
Maturation: In oak barrels for 6 – 8 months.
Bottling: Steril bottling under nitrogen; using natural corks.

CHARACTERISTICS
Tasting notes: The optimal sun exposure of its vineyards and the ideal microclimate give life to a wine of great character, elegant and long-lived. Great aromatic complexity, in the mouth is soft with strong aroma of ripe plum, cocoa and spicy notes.

Food matching: Game, red meats, aged cheeses.

Serving temperature: 15 -17°C (59-63°F).