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Classification
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Sardinian White from overripe grapes
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Grapes
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Vernaccia 100%
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Zone of production
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Low valley of Tirso river, Sinis
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Height
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Few meters above sea level
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Climate
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Typically Mediterranean, with mild winters, limited rainfall and very hot and windy summers
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Soil
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Alluvial soil, sandy, slightly clayey
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Method of cultivation
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Sapling in grown vineyards, espalier (Guyot and spurred cordon)
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Yeld per hectare
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3.000 - 4.000 kg
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Vinification
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Vernaccia obtained in part from dried grapes, partly from harvested grapes and vinified according to tradition, in white, with soft pressing and fermentation at controlled temperature
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Aging
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Maturation in casks of oak and chestnut, kept half empty to allow the development of the characteristic veil of yeast flor, which creates the unmistakable flavors of classic Vernaccia of Oristano. The aging continues for a few months in bottle
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Color
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Amber, bright
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Nose
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Of great intensity and complexity, ethereal with flavors of dried fruit, almonds and toasted hazelnuts
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Taste
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Sweet, warm and velvety, with a long taste-olfactory persistence
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Service temperature
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12 -14° C
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Matching
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Excellent end of the meal and meditation, a beautiful combination with sweet almond paste and dry pastries
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