Amentos di Carignano del Sulcis Passito DOC
Classification: DOC
Grape Variety: Carignano 100%
Provenance: Island of Sant'Antioco (Cagliari)
Altitude: At sea level.
Soil: Sandy
Training System: "Alberello" ungrafted.
Density: 7,000-8,000 vines/Hectare.
Yield: 35 quintals/Hectare.
Age of Vineyard: 80 years old.
Harvesting period: Second week of October.
Vinification: Cold maceration of grapes for 48 hours at 54ºF. Alcoholic fermentation performed in steel. Malolactic fermentation entirely performed in barriques.
Refinement: Allier wood barriques for 12 months and in bottle for 3 months.
Organoleptic characteristics: Very aromatic, rich notes of honey and spices, taste is sweet and balanced.
Serve with: Cakes and dessert. Very good with fried ricotta.
Serving temperature: 60 - 64 ºF
Grape Variety: Carignano 100%
Provenance: Island of Sant'Antioco (Cagliari)
Altitude: At sea level.
Soil: Sandy
Training System: "Alberello" ungrafted.
Density: 7,000-8,000 vines/Hectare.
Yield: 35 quintals/Hectare.
Age of Vineyard: 80 years old.
Harvesting period: Second week of October.
Vinification: Cold maceration of grapes for 48 hours at 54ºF. Alcoholic fermentation performed in steel. Malolactic fermentation entirely performed in barriques.
Refinement: Allier wood barriques for 12 months and in bottle for 3 months.
Organoleptic characteristics: Very aromatic, rich notes of honey and spices, taste is sweet and balanced.
Serve with: Cakes and dessert. Very good with fried ricotta.
Serving temperature: 60 - 64 ºF