Cannonau Costera, Argiolas

CANNONAU COSTERA

Classification

Cannonau di Sardegna D.O.C.

Place of origin

Costera estate in the countryside of Siurgus Donigala, ‘Sarais e Sisini’ area, 220 metres above sea level

Soil

Limestone, clayey elements, medium mixture tending to loose, small and mediumsized pebbles

Grape varieties

Cannonau, Carignano, Bovale

Climate

Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summers

Harvesting

By hand, in the early morning

Vinification technique

Fermentation - maceration at controlled temperature of 28-30 °C for about 10- 12 days. Malolactic fermentation in cement glass-lined tanks and development in small oak casks for 8-10 months. Brief refining in the bottle

Tasting notes

Colour: Intense ruby red with garnet tinges
Nose: Intensely vinous, typical of Cannonau
Palate: warm, well-rounded, well structured and excellently balanced

Storage

Constant temperature 18 °C, humidity 75%, controlled light, horizontal bottle

Serving

Medium sized goblet, temperature 16-18 °C

Food matches

First courses with tasty condiments, roast suckling pig and lamb, Sardinian
pecorino cheese, medium or long matured