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RedIsola dei Nuraghi

Arrubias Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

by Medusa · Sardinia, Italy

Appellation
Isola dei Nuraghi
Type
Red
Grapes
Carignano
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Dark
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
MedusaSardinia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie in Isola dei Nuraghi at 50–150 metres above sea level, on granite and limestone soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at the end of September, placed in small crates and transported to the winery. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26–28 °C for 16–20 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques.

Ageing

The wine ages for nine months in Allier oak barrels.

Tasting profile

Rich.