Marquis of Villamarina Alghero Reserve

GRAPES Cabernet Sauvignon

ALCOHOL CONTENT 14.5%

ORIGIN
Vineyards owned by the winery, grown on clay soils rich in iron, minerals and sand, Alghero.

PROCESSING
Once harvested, the grapes are destemmed and pressed. The must obtained is left for twenty-four hours in contact with the skins at low temperatures (15°C) for the pre-fermentation maceration, followed by the actual alcoholic fermentation, at a temperature of 28°C, for about three weeks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred partly into new and partly second-passage French oak barriques, where it matures for fourteen months. Finally, bottling and aging in glass for at least eighteen months.

CHARACTERISTICS
Colour: intense ruby ​​red.
Aroma: intense fruity, of blackberries and plums, and a herbaceous note of pepper, floral notes of rose and spicy notes of vanilla and cinnamon.
Taste: warm, soft, savoury. Fine and velvety tannins. Persistent finish.

COMBINATIONS
Marchese di Villamarina is an important red wine, which requires well-structured and elegant dishes, grilled red meats, game and mature cheeses.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Vitae AIS Wine Guide 2024 - Quattro Viti vintage 2019

Vitae AIS Wine Guide - Quattro Viti vintage 2016

James Suckling - 92/100 2016 vintage

Three Glasses Gambero Rosso Guide 2017 vintage