Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

Terzo classificato un B'NU 2012 - Primo Concorso Nazionale Enologico della Provincia di Nuoro

Diploma di Gran Menzione - Vinitaly 2012, "Caposardo 2010"

Award Douja d'Or 2012

Gold Medal Grenaches du Monde 2019 "Caposardo Riserva 2015"

Finest Cannonau grapes make this wine unique. Caposardo is caracterized by the incredible intensity of its fruity aroma,its softnes and balanced taste.

Grape varieties: 100% Cannonau.

Production area: Anglona (SS), ​​Sardinia, Italy.

Soil composition: soil which tends to e loose and medium textured with a good limestone base. Drainageis exellent througt the year.

Altitude: 150 metres above sea level.

Climate: always windy. Warm temperate in the summer with a firm in temperature between day and night. Never particularly harsh winter,and tempered by marine currents.

Production for hectare: 7000-8000 kg/ha.

Vine training system: spurred cordon.

Plant density: 4000 plants/ha.

Harvest date: end of september.

Vinification: the best grapes Cannonau from its own vineyards, cultivated bred to have a low yeld for ectare,are trasported to the winery in small baskets.

Fermentation temperature: 28/30°C.

Fermentation on period: 10-20 gg.

Aging: for this type of wine is made exclusivevely in steel for several months on naive yeasts, which allows for a wine with strong fruity flavor and unique taste.

Development in the bottle: 7-10 years.

Colour: deep ruby red.

Bouquet: red berries and sot balsamic notes. Slightly spicy

Taste: full-bodied, moderately warm and soft. Silky tannins and sweet.

Food and wine pairing: red and white meat, semi-mature cheeses and grilled fish. Serve in large goblets at a temperature of 16-18°C.

GUIDA

Veronelli 2013 87/100

Veronelli 2014 87/100