Irilai Nepente of Oliena Classic 2018

GRAPES Cannonau

GRADATION 15%

ORIGIN
Vineyards of the winery's contributing members, trained as saplings on medium-textured hilly terrain well exposed to the sun.

PROCESSING
Following manual harvesting, the grapes are subjected to destemming-crushing and fermentative maceration for at least fifteen days, with frequent pumping over and delestage, which guarantee the complete extraction of the polyphenolic and aromatic components of the skins. Maturation in cement tanks followed by maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels, with frequent batonnage on the fine lees, in order to extract the noble components and increase the structure.

CHARACTERISTICS
Colour: purple red with orange reflections, consistent.
Aroma: on the nose it expresses intense aromas of red berry fruit, with ethereal notes of fruit in alcohol, spices such as nutmeg and cloves, floral notes of violets and balsamic hints.
Taste: full-bodied, intense and persistent wine, it is balanced between the softness of the alcohol and the well-smoothed tannins, savoury.

COMBINATIONS
Irilai is a structured red wine to pair with dishes with a strong flavour such as aged and blue cheeses. Excellent to accompany a rich aperitif, while at the table it can give its best with important and tasty first courses, meat-filled ravioli, roast red meats, braised meats. Excellent with important traditional dishes such as lamb stew with peas or boiled broad beans.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Vitae The Wine Guide 2024 - Four Vines