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RedIsola dei Nuraghi

Assajé

by Capichera · Sardinia, Italy

Awards & scores
Appellation
Isola dei Nuraghi
Type
Red
Grapes
Carignano
Alcohol
15.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
CapicheraSardinia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Carignano fruit comes from vineyards in Sulcis and Gallura, Sardinia. The sites lie at 100 metres above sea level, face east and southeast, and have predominantly sandy and clay soils with some chalk.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at night. Fermentation takes place in computer-controlled stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

After fermentation, half of the wine matures in oak barrels and half remains in steel tanks. It is released two years after the harvest.

Tasting profile

Lively.

Label / history

In the Gallurese dialect, Assaje means “now that’s something.”