Balente Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

The term Balente derives from Balentia, which means value. The Balente is therefore one who is worthy, brave, courageous. In Sardinian it often also takes on a negative connotation of bandit.

GRAPES Cannonau and Bovale Sardo

ALCOHOL CONTENT 14.5%

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 down of the skins. This is followed by maceration in steel at a controlled temperature between 25 and 28 °C. It is refined in the bottle for a year before being put on the market.

If stored properly, Balente can age for 10-15 years from the harvest.

CHARACTERISTICS
Color: bright and lively ruby ​​red.
Aroma: intense with fruity, floral, mineral and spicy notes, with hints of Mediterranean scrub.
Taste: robust, the marked presence of alcohol is attenuated by acidity and balanced tannins. Pleasant and persistent finish.

COMBINATIONS
Balente is a red that pairs perfectly with traditional Sardinian cuisine: land appetizers, first courses such as macarrones with sheep ragù, second courses such as pan-fried lamb chops with artichokes and potatoes. Excellent with traditional Sardinian cheeses but also grilled red meats.

The ideal serving temperature is between 14 and 16 °C.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Good Wines of Italy 2024 - Three Stars