"Antiogu" Mandrolisai Superiore DOC
Fradiles · Sardegna
Classification
Mandrolisai DOC Rosso Superiore
Variety
Bovale Sardo (Muristeddu), Cannonau, Monica
Alcohol
15.5%
Serving Temp
16–18 °C
Organoleptic Notes
A deep‑purple wine with a very floral bouquet of purple lilac, wisteria and blue iris. On the palate it is powerful yet luscious, with black‑currant fruit giving structure and a hint of graphite; the vibrant acidity balances the generous alcohol and leaves a long, persistent finish.
Winemaking
Vinification
After a long maceration on the skins and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, the wine is aged for about 10 months in small oak barriques followed by 14 months in tonneaux. The wine is bottled without clarification or filtration.
Aging
10 months in barriques and 14 months in tonneaux, then aged further in bottle
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Old hillside vineyards around Atzara in the heart of the Mandrolisai zone
Location
Approximately 500 m above sea level on the slopes of Atzara
Soil Composition
Soils derived from granite weathering
Vine Training
Alberello (bush‑trained) vines
Vine Density (vines/ha)
5000
Yield per ha
around 35–40 quintals/ha
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Manual harvest in the second week of October 2021
Food Pairings
Game meatsbraised red meatsaged pecorino cheese