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The term Balente derives from Balentia, which means value. The Balente is therefore the one who is worthy, courageous, valiant. In Sardinian it often also takes on the negative connotation of bandit.
GRAPES Cannonau, Bovale Sardo and Monica
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT 15.5%
ORIGIN
80-year-old vineyards owned by the winery, trained as saplings in the Ortueri countryside.
PROCESSING
The hand-harvested grapes are first destemmed, then vinified in red with traditional punching of the skins. This is then followed by maceration at a controlled temperature between 25 and 28 °C. It first matures for 12 months in steel, followed by 24 months in large 225-litre barrels. It refines further in the bottle before being released on the market.
If properly stored, Balente can age for 10-15 years after harvest.
CHARACTERISTICS
Color: impenetrable ruby red.
Perfume: notes of fruit jam, sweet hints of spices and Mediterranean herbs.
Taste: powerful flavour, whose notable alcohol content is well balanced between the structure and well-integrated tannins. Persistent finish.
COMBINATIONS
Excellent to accompany traditional Sardinian cheeses but also grilled red meats. The ideal serving temperature is between 14 and 16 °C.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Wine Hunter Merano Wine Festival 2023 - Red Award
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