Nuraghi Island IGT · Nieddera and Caddiu · 2020 and 2021

Barrile Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

Red from the native Nieddera and Caddiu grapes of the Valle del Tirso, aged 18 months in barriques and tonneaux

Vintage

2020

2021

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Appellation	Nuraghi Island IGT
Grape variety	Nieddera and Caddiu
Vintage	2020 and 2021
Alcohol	15% vol.
Size	75 cl
Area	Cabras (OR), Oristanese
Vineyard	Vineyards in the Tirso river valley. Alluvial soils made up of a mix of limestone, clay and pebbles
Ageing	Wood

Black berry fruitSpicesGraphite

Colour

bright, with a beautiful garnet-red color and ruby nuances, and a good consistency.

Nose

Refined and elegant, immediate sensations of black berry fruit emerge, with spicy notes and a graphite finish.

Palate

Explosive entry on the palate, pronounced freshness and savoriness blend into a silky, floral tannin, with excellent persistence.

Food pairing

Mature cheeses, First of the land, Red meat, and Seconds of land

Barrile Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

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Taste profile

How it feels on the palate

Medium-full Body

Dry Sweetness

Medium-low Tannin

Medium-high Acidity

15% Alcohol

16–18 °CTemperature

Large glassGlass

30 minDecanting

up to 10 yearsAgeing potential

Awards and accolades

Top 300Guida Vini Buoni d'Italia

Quattro VitiVitae La Guida Vini2023

Quattro VitiGuida Vini Vitae2022

Tre BicchieriGambero Rosso2017

92The Wine & Spirits Magazine

91Five Star Wines2017

Winery

Cantina Contini, Cabras (OR)

Estate vineyards in the lower Tirso valley and on the Sinis peninsula, on sandy alluvial soils with alberello bush vines, and on the volcanic soils of Monte Arci. Produces Vernaccia di Oristano matured under flor in small oak and chestnut casks (caratelli), Vermentino, Cannonau, and reds and rosés from Nieddera, as well as sparkling wines.

From sea level to around 600 m a.s.l.vineyard altitude

Oristanesezona

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