Cannonau di Sardegna Barrosu Franzisca 2018 Montisci

Barrosu in the Sardinian language means bold, stubborn, arrogant and is the nickname that Giovanni Montisci gave to his wine and to himself with great self-irony. The name of this wine is instead a dedication that the owner dedicates to his wife Franzisca (Francesca).

GRAPES Cannonau

ALCOHOL CONTENT 16%

ORIGIN

90-year-old sapling vineyards located in Mamoiada.

PROCESSING AND AGING

The production counts only 2500 bottles, it comes from the oldest vines, about 90 years old. Cannonau in purity, left to macerate on the skins for 25 days and then subjected to manual fulling. Aging for two years in large barrels.

FEATURES

Color: dark ruby ​​red.

Bouquet: intensity and exuberance that do not discount. immediately evident the Mediterranean trace from the olfactory point of view, hints of cocoa, oregano, red fruit in jam.

Taste: taste of great warmth and impact. Sensations perfectly balanced by uncommon freshness and flavor.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Ideal with structured dishes, such as stewed wild boar, but also grilled red meats and aged cheeses such as Fiore Sardo.

AWARDS AND PRIZES

DoctorWine Score 97/100