Hassan IGT Nuraghi Island 2020

This wine pays homage to Hassan, known as 'the handsome', Third King of Algiers in 1541. Born as a young shepherd on the island of Asinara, he was torn from his flock, and later won the favour of Kheie-ed-Dinn, known as Barbarossa.

GRAPES Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Granache

GRADATION 15%

ORIGIN
The vineyards are cultivated on medium-textured sandy soils, trained using the spurred cordon system in Sorso (SS).

PROCESSING
The harvested grapes are cooled using cells. The best bunches are then selected and the stems are gently destemmed. This is followed by a cold pre-fermentation maceration on the skins for 20 days in steel at a temperature of 24°C. It is refined in new French oak barriques for at least 14 months and then in the bottle for at least 1 year before being released for sale.

CHARACTERISTICS
Color: Ruby red
Aroma: notes of Mediterranean scrub, tobacco, plum, and spices that blend together in an engaging evolution.
Taste: strong tannic texture, marked sapidity with a strong territorial imprint. Very long finish.

COMBINATIONS
Perfect as an elegant aperitif, accompanied by long-aged cheeses. Ideal at the table with land cuisine, especially with game and venison.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Ais VITAE Wine Guide 2023 - Four Vines

5StarWines the Book 2023 Vinitaly - 92/100

Four Wines - Vitae The Wine Guide 2022 - vintage 2017