Don Efisio Monica di Sardegna Superiore

Producer:
Cantina della Vernaccia
Region:
Sardinia
Grape:
Monica di Sardegna
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2017
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine made from indigenous Sardinian grape Monica di Sardegna. The grape with a beautiful name is one of the oldest vines cultivated on the isle. It is common on the entire territory of Sardinia, while the best areas for its cultivation are located along the coast of the isle. Don Efisio is the name of a historic owner of fish ponds in Cabras. The Monica gives the wine with rich aroma notes, balanced acidity and good structure.

The Superiore style with a higher alcohol content highlights all values of this grape. Not aged in wood.

Details

Color: ruby red.
Aroma: rich, vinous, notes of ripe red fruit.
Flavor: full, soft.
Food matching: excellent with roast pork-based dishes, roast chicken.
Serving temperature: 18°/20°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.

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