Cannonau di S. Riserva, Ballu Tundu, Sedilesu - 2015

Viticulture

The soil is of granitic origin, sprinkled with sand and clay. The estate has about 12 hectares of Cannonau and a few hectares of an old white variety (Granazza). The vines are grown at an altitude of about 600 metres, in a goblet system. The estate carries out its own massal selection from old stocks. The vines are ploughed twice a year, with oxen and plough, and with a hoe for the steepest areas. There is no irrigation, organic farming.

Oenology

This Riserva is made with grapes from a single, century-old vineyard, cultivated in the Garaunele locality, in the Mamoiada commune. Spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Maceration time: 20-30 days. Soft pressing. Long aging in 40 hl oak barrels. Unfiltered wine. Aged in bottles for at least 9 months before marketing.

Suggestions for accompaniment

Rack of pork with candied vegetables - Lamb Crépinette with cumin and apricots.