ASSOLUTOGrapes - Nasco 80%, Vermentino 20%.
Vineyards and method of cultivation - Vineyard of Tanca S'Arai (Serdiana); Is Crabilis (Ussana) low espalier, traditional sapling.
Age of vineyard - from 10/15 until 25/30 years, depending on the vineyard.
Crop production - 35/40 quintals to the hectare.
Soil Type - medium calcium clay hills rich in texture, 150/180 m. above sea level.
Vinification, Refinement - The grapes are dried naturally at the vineyard on the plant for 15 days. After the gathering of the grapes follows the vinification at controlled temperature with the addition of selected yeasts. Maturation over, fermentation follows in small vats of stainless steel at a controlled temperature of around 20°. A light clarification follows the termination of fermentation after which the wine is left to rest for a few days. The refinement follows for six months in stainless steel and is then placed in bottles for another six months to complete the process of refinement.
Tasting - Golden colour of an antique brilliance. A full and intense aroma with evident notes of mature fruit, dried fruit and honey. A soft concentrated taste, decidedly sweet but balanced with a pleasant almond tasting finale; a good olfactory persistence.
Suggestions for use - Pastries with an almond or walnut base. Herby cheeses which are mildly piquant. Serve at 10-12° C. uncorking the bottle at the moment of decanting.
