Centelles - Cantine Paulis
The Centelles by Cantine Pauli's represents the essence of the winemaking tradition of southern Sardinia, a Moscato di Cagliari DOC that celebrates the history of the island's oldest cooperative winery. This sweet white wine is produced in the heart of the Campidano, an area characterised by calcareous soils and blessed with constant sunshine, ideal conditions for growing white Muscat grapes. The range to which it belongs, known as the Linea Ricordi, emphasises the inseparable bond between the winery in Monserrato and its roots, bringing to the glass a sensory profile that evokes memories of historic harvests and the hospitality typical of Sardinian culture.
The production of Centelles is based on skilful vineyard management, with vines trained both using the bush-vine and trellis systems to ensure consistently even grape ripening and a rich concentration of natural sugars. The decision to maintain a limited yield per hectare makes it possible to concentrate the aromatic precursors typical of the grape variety, ensuring a complexity that emerges from the very first olfactory impression. The manual harvest is carried out with great precision, selecting only the bunches that have reached the perfect balance between acidity and sweetness, preserving the integrity of the fruit until it reaches the winery.
The winemaking process is designed to enhance varietal purity through soft pressing and strict temperature control during fermentation. This helps preserve the delicate aromatic notes that characterise Muscat grapes, avoiding deviations that could make the palate feel overly heavy. Ageing takes place exclusively in stainless-steel tanks, a technical choice aimed at protecting the fragrance of the aromas and the brightness of the golden colour. The subsequent bottle rest completes the wine's evolution, making it harmonious and ready to be enjoyed at its full expressive maturity.
A curiosity that makes Centelles particularly significant is its recognition at wine competitions, where it has often been awarded for its faithful interpretation of the classic style of Sardinian Muscat. On the eye, the wine captivates with its golden-yellow colour, while on the nose it releases a rich bouquet with notes of apricot, honey and candied orange peel. On the palate, the sweetness is perfectly balanced by pleasant softness, making it an ideal companion for traditional Sardinian dry pastries, such as pardule or amaretti, as well as blue cheeses, or simply to be enjoyed as an after-dinner wine.
