Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva Pala 2017

The Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva is a full-bodied and structured red wine, made by the Pala winery. The label is the result of the single-variety vinification of Cannonau grapes, an autochthonous dark grape variety known and cultivated since ancient times. The mineral richness of the calcareous and sandy soils allows the 35-year-old vines to draw the necessary nourishment. The plots are located near Is Crabilis at about 150 meters above sea level. When they reach the ideal level of ripeness, only the best bunches are harvested by hand for transport to the cellar. Here the grapes are left to macerate for about ten days in contact with the skins. Once the spontaneous alcoholic fermentation is complete, the subsequent refinement involves a rest of 10 months in French oak barrels, to then conclude with a passage of at least 3 months in steel. Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva manages to reserve pleasant surprises even after more than 5 years of aging in the bottle, well preserved.