Agricola Punica Montessu 2017

60% Carignano - 10% Syrah - 10% Cabernet Sauvignon - 10% Cabernet Franc - 10% Merlot The Montessu is an intensely fruity, elegant, full-bodied wine that combines traditionally Sardinian Carignano with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot from Sulcis, the Southwest corner of the island. The grapes are grown on spurred cordon vines rooted in calcareous, clay-rich, and sandy soils. The vineyards are exceptionally hot and dry in the summer and temperate through the winter. Fermented in stainless steel with a gentle extraction, before ageing in French barrique for 12 months.

The quality of the Carignano grape is exceptional in the Sulcis area of southern Sardinia: exceptional colour and exceptional softness of soluble compounds, from the tannins to the consistently low and elegant acidity and the smoothness of its main components. Deep ruby in colour, the wine offers intense aromas and flavours of black fruit. It is full-bodied with a velvety texture and balanced tannins.