Classification: Cannonau di Sardegna
D.O.C (Controlled designation of origin)
Grape varieties: Cannonau 100%
Place of origin: Is Crabilis estate – Ussana
Soil: clay-limestone soil at about 160 meters above sea level
Climate: mediterranean, mild winters with limited rainfalls; sunny and windy summers
Average age of the vineyard: 25 years
Training system: espaliered bushes. Implantation density of 5000 plants per ha and production of 50-60 quintals
Harvesting: by hand, in small baskets of 20 kg each ones and grapes selection in the
wine cellar.
Season: flast week of October
Winemaking procedure: Long fermentation-maceration for about 30 days atcontrolled temperature 25°; malolactic fermentation and following refinement of
only first press wine in stainless steel temperature-controlled vats in order to enhance its original characteristics.
Tasting notes:
Colour: Intense ruby red
Nose: slightly spicy with hints of very ripe red fruit
Palate: well-structured, warm and persistent
Storage: protected from light/ controlled light, horizontal bottle, constant temperature 17°C, Humidity 70%. Serving temperature 16°
Food Matches: cured meats, first courses with tasty condiments, sardinian Pecorino cheese with medium or long matured. Roast pig or lamb with mirtle and juniper berries, beef with sauce and wine.