TANCA SU CONTI
CLASSIFICATION
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC riserva
MEANING OF THE NAME
Sa Tanca de su Conti is a plot of land located in the municipality of Senorbì owned and named after a noble family.
DESCRIPTION
The intense ruby red color tending toward garnet, characteristic of Cannonau, and the broad and complex scent invite you to taste this magnificent wine, highly appreciated by passionate Cannonau connoisseurs. A harmonious, dry, sapid and persistent taste to win the praise of expert evaluators.
VINEYARD
Alberate vine technique, density of 5.000 plants/ha.
Production about 60 qq/ha.
WINE TECHNIQUE
The Cannonau grapes are selected, collected and taken to the press. The paste obtained is then macerated in order to extract the color substances in the skin. The must is then transferred to temperature-controlled (18°-20°C) containers to begin fermentation,lasting approximately 10 days. The wine is transferred to French oak barriques for 12 months after which the is is bottled and refined for another six months.
Red ruby
Pleasant, characteristic
Dry, sapid, warm and persistent, characteristic
TASTING
We strongly suggest to let the wine breath in a decanter to soften the tannins before drinking, minimum 1-2 hours.
SUGGESTED SERVING GLASS
Broad bowl wine glass.
FOOD-PAIRING
Roasts (baby suckling pig and lamb), game , medium-seasoned and seasoned cheeses.
Grapes
100% Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Alcohol content
15 % vol
Soil
hillside with loose and poor soil
Ageing
12 months in Oak barriques
Serving temp.
18°-20° C.
Refinement
minimum 6 months in bottle
Bottle size
lt 0,75