About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards lie in the Bassa Valle del Tirso and Sinis, a few metres above sea level. Their alluvial, sandy soils contain a small clay component. The Mediterranean climate is marked by mild winters, limited rainfall, and very hot, windy summers. Mature vines are trained as alberello and on trellises using Guyot and spur-pruned cordon systems. Yields are 30–40 quintals per hectare (3–4 t/ha), and harvest takes place in mid-October.
Grapes
100% Vernaccia.
Vinification
The grapes undergo traditional white-wine vinification, including gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation.
Ageing
The wine matures for at least 25 years in partially filled small oak and chestnut casks. Exposure to air encourages the development of the characteristic flor yeast veil responsible for the distinctive style of Vernaccia di Oristano.
Technical data
Format: 0.375 L.
Tasting profile
Luminous, deep amber. The nose opens with almond blossom and toasted hazelnut, followed by dried apricot and honey and a saline finish. The palate is full and decisive, enveloping and warm, with freshness and savouriness sustaining exceptional persistence and harmony.
Serving and pairing
Serve in a large glass. The wine page recommends 13–15 °C, while the technical sheet specifies 13–14 °C. It is suited to bottarga preparations and mature cheeses; at around 15 °C it can also accompany dry pastries.
