Pala Essentija Bovale Isola dei Nuraghi 2020 750ml

Essentija is essentially a Bovale (sardo), hence the name ""Essentija"". Pala is a champion of this native varietal that at one time was close to being abandoned. Vinification: After gentle pressing, maceration follows at controlled temperatures with the addition of selected yeasts from Pala's own vineyards and lasts for 8-10 days. Fermentation continues in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures of about 22/24° C. Light clarification follows. The wine is left to rest for a few days. Aging: Four months in underground cement-inox tanks followed by two years in new French oak barrels of 1000 liters. The wine then spends two months in stainless steel tanks and three-to-four months in bottle before release. Grape varieties: Bovale Altitude: 11m ASL Vineyard age: 80 - 130 year-old vines Exposure :Northeast/Southeast Soil: White sandy dunes with a bottom of volcanic soil Alcohol: 14% Tasting notes: Deep, intense ruby red color with light garnet reflections, very clear. Intense persistent aroma with dominant notes of ripe fruit, mainly plum. Dry and soft taste with a good structure, smooth and enveloping.