PRODUCTION AREA

Vineyards situated in the municipal territory of Atzara, a hilly area rising up to 500 m.a.s.l., west of the Gennargentu mountains.

SOIL TYPE

Mandrolisai D.O.C. is a local DOC wine from the following vines: 50% Bovale Sardo (Muristellu), 30% Cannonau, 20% Monica.

VINE

Mandrolisai D.O.C. is a local DOC wine from the following vines: 50% Bovale Sardo (Muristellu), 30% Cannonau, 20% Monica.

TRAINING SYSTEM

Goblets.

DENSITY

6000 vines/ha in vineyards over 50 years old.

PRODUCTION PER HECTARE

Average production per hectare is about 4/5 tonnes.

PRODUCTION SYSTEM

The grapes are picked in the first half of October, mixed and vinified. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature with a skin maceration of about 15-18 days. Maturation follows according to the regulations for the qualification “Superiore”: 12 months in steel containers and 12 months in 500 l. first and second passage tonneau barrels. Refining in bottle for another three months.

ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES

Ruby-red colour with light pomegranate glints. It is a wine full of character, with a particular finesse, with inklings of vanilla and spices that do not overwhelm hints of wild berries, warm and full-bodied palate and a long and persistent finish.

ACCOMPANIMENT

Great land dishes and ripe cheese.