"Angraris" Mandrolisai Superiore DOC
Fradiles · Sardegna
Classification
Mandrolisai DOC Rosso Superiore
Variety
Bovale Sardo (Muristeddu), Cannonau, Monica
Alcohol
15%
Serving Temp
16–18 °C
Organoleptic Notes
From historic hillside vineyards around Atzara, this ruby‑red wine shows garnet hues and a wide, complex bouquet. Aromas of ripe red fruit, sweet spices, Mediterranean maquis and an elegant balsamic nuance lead to a structured, warm palate. The mouthfeel is enveloping with soft, well‑integrated tannins and great depth and persistence.
Winemaking
Vinification
Fermentation takes place in stainless‑steel tanks with indigenous yeasts and extended maceration on the skins. After pressing, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for about 18 months in a combination of small barriques and larger tonneaux before being bottled unfiltered.
Aging
Approximately 18 months in oak barriques and tonneaux followed by bottle ageing
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Hillside vineyards in the Angraris area near Atzara, Mandrolisai
Location
Vines planted at about 450–500 m above sea level
Soil Composition
Granitic and sandy soils derived from weathered granite
Vine Training
Alberello (bush‑trained) vines
Vine Density (vines/ha)
7000
Yield per ha
around 35 quintals/ha
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Manual harvest during the first half of October 2019
Food Pairings
Grilled lambbraised beefgame stewsaged Sardinian cheeses