Wine Description
A blend of 90% Monica, 5% Carignano and 5% Bovale Sardo grown in the Perdera vineyard. The grapes are harvested in early October and fermented in glass-lined cement tanks. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for five to six months in order to achieve extra elegance and consistent structure.
Tasting Notes
The intense ruby red color of this wine is typical of the Monica grape. Persistent aromas of ripened cherry, cassis, and black pepper carry through to the palate, and are followed by hints of chocolate and firm tannins. Very vibrant, rich and rustic. An excellent wine with spicy food, pasta with tomato or meat sauces, casseroles, and medium aged cheeses.
Reviews
Wine & Spirits - June 2010
The year’s best Southern Italian Reds
“As black as tar, this monica-based blend is simple, dense and slightly sweet. Spicy grilled sausages will cut through its mild tannin.”
87 points
Wine Weekly - February 23, 2007
"The nose exudes deep, ripe black and red berry fruits — blackberry, black raspberry, blueberry — as well as notes of earth and menthol. On the palate, it is earthy upfront, with black fruits following, and mellows into ripe blackberry and blackcurrant flavors. It gets fuller and more complex as it sits in the glass. Medium to high acidity and equally medium ripe tannins make it well structured and well balanced. This is a full-flavored, robust red on the rustic side, at a nice price."
92 points
