Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes grow in Sardinia’s Tirso River valley, in sandy-clay soils and a Mediterranean climate marked by warm winters and hot, windy summers.
Grapes
The blend comprises 90% Nieddera and 10% other red varieties. Nieddera has been cultivated since ancient times and grows only in the Tirso River valley.
Vinification
The grapes are carefully sorted and pressed, then macerated on their skins for 12–24 hours. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 16–18 °C. No sulfites are added.
Ageing
The wine matures in stainless-steel tanks for several months.
Label / history
The 2005 vintage received a best-value award in 2006 and was named “Best Rosé Wine” by Gamberro Rosso in 2007. In 2009, the wine received Gamberro Rosso’s “Oscar” for best value. The 2010 vintage received a diploma at the Vinitaly 2011 International Wine Competition, and the 2011 vintage received a diploma at Italy’s rosé wine competition in 2012.
