Barrile Isola dei Nuraghi 2015 Contini

According to an ancient tradition, the barrile was a small barrel that contained the best wine produced by the bride's family, to be offered on the wedding day.

GRAPES Nieddera, Caddiu and other native red grape varieties

ALCOHOL CONTENT 15%

ORIGIN Vineyards owned by the winery located in the Tirso River Valley, Sinis Peninsula (OR).

PROCESSING AND AGING

Maceration with the skins for 8-10 days and fermentation at a controlled temperature, soft pressing of the marc. Aging for 18 months in first and second passage barriques and tonneaux and at least 12 months in the bottle.

FEATURES

Color: bright, of a beautiful garnet red color with ruby ​​nuances and good consistency.

Bouquet: fine and elegant, you can immediately recognize sensations of black berry fruit, spicy notes in a graphite finish.

Taste: explosive entry into the mouth, important freshness and flavor come together in a silky and floral tannin, excellent persistence.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Perfect with important aged cheeses and game. Try it with tagliolini with red partridge sauce and porcini mushrooms.

AWARDS AND PRIZES

Three Glasses, Gambero Rosso 2017

92 points - The Wine & Spirits Magazine

Five Star Wines 2017: 91/100