Sobi Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2022 Bentu Luna

An unconventional Sardinian red, a blend of five native grape varieties from the vineyards of Neoneli

If you are looking for a Sardinian red wine free from regulations and with a wild and authentic character, Sobi is the Bentu Luna IGT Sardinian red that will surprise you with its complexity and the richness of its blend.

Produced by the Bentu Luna winery in the heart of Sardinia, Sobi is made from a blend of five native grape varieties — Cannonau 35%, Bovaleddu 25%, Pascale, Cagnulari, Carignano and Barbera 35%, Monica 5% — from vineyards in the municipality of Neoneli, in Mandrolisai. A wine deliberately produced outside the DOC, to give full expressive freedom to a territory and grape varieties that deserve to be discovered without constraints.

Harvest takes place in the first ten days of October, followed by slow and careful destemming. Fermentation starts with a spontaneous pied de cuve in 20 hl concrete tanks, with whole berries and clusters fermenting for about 3 weeks, with light manual punch-downs at the end of the second week. This is followed by an 8-month aging period in second-passage oak barriques, during which malolactic fermentation occurs and light bâtonnage provides integration and roundness.

This wine is suitable for you if:

• You love complex Sardinian reds, from blends of rare native grape varieties
• You are looking for labels produced outside the regulations, with full expressive freedom
• You appreciate wines vinified with traditional methods in concrete and barriques
• You want to discover lesser-known Sardinian native grape varieties such as Bovaleddu, Pascale, and Cagnulari

This Sobi Rosso di Sardegna IGT label is appreciated for its unique characteristics:

• Blend of five native Sardinian grape varieties from the vineyards of Neoneli
• Deliberately produced outside the DOC for maximum expressive freedom
• Spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks with whole clusters
• Natural cork from local Mandrolisai origin

If you are looking for an authentic and unconventional Sardinian red, perfect for a table rich in island flavors, Sobi di Bentu Luna represents the expressive freedom of Mandrolisai in a glass.

Main features:

GRAPE VARIETIES: Cannonau 35%, Bovaleddu 25%, Pascale, Cagnulari, Carignano and Barbera 35%, Monica 5%

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 15%

ORIGIN: Vineyards in the Municipality of Neoneli — Mandrolisai

Serving suggestions:

Sobi is perfect to accompany grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses, and the most robust dishes of Sardinian tradition.