Sartiglia - Contini

A bold and expressive Sardinian red made from Cannonau and local native grapes, grown on volcanic soils in the Terre di Ossidiana around Monte Arci and the Tirso Valley.

Grape Variety
Cannonau and other local red grapes

Production Area
Terre di Ossidiana, Monte Arci, Tirso Valley

Altitude
Up to 200 metres above sea level

Climate
Typically Mediterranean, with mild winters, low rainfall and very warm, breezy summers.

Soil
Volcanic-origin soil

Vine Training
Espalier with spurred cordon

Yield
70 to 80 quintals per hectare

Harvest
Harvested during the final 20 days of September

Winemaking
The grapes are pressed and fermented with skin maceration for up to 10 days, followed by gentle pressing to preserve balance and character.

Ageing
Aged in stainless steel, followed by 6 months in second-passage barriques and a few additional months in bottle.

Appearance
Deep ruby red with garnet highlights.

Aroma
Intense and elegant, with generous notes of red fruit, balsamic hints and a finish of myrtle and Mediterranean scrub.

Palate
Decisive and persistent on the palate, with rich fruit character and smooth, enveloping tannins.

Food Pairing
A great match for grilled meats, rich pasta dishes and flavourful fish stews.

Serving Temperature
Best served at 14–16°C.