Montessu 2017
Agricola Punica
Sardina Italy

Style: Red wine – Full bodied, opulent and stylish

Tasting Note: Elegant and stylish, aromas of ripe black fruits, hint of  spice and pepper, the palate is rich and rewarding , fine grained tannins deliver a smooth velvety structure, thread of minerality and ripe black cherry lead to a generous, long finish. Fab!

Vintage: 2017 (a fantastic vintage)

Grape: 60% Carignan, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot 10% Syrah

Food Pairing: Lovely with Autumn fare, rich mushroom risotto, game (feather or fur) grilled red meat, pasta and rich stews.

Producer: Agricola Punica. Winemaker Francesco Grimalt.   In 2002, Tenuta San Guido’s Sebastiano Rosa, Sardinian wine mogul Antonello Pilloni and the legendary Giacomo Tachis banded together to create a revolutionary winery next to the white Sardinian sand beaches of Porto Pino in the Sulcis Meridionale. The trio set up to craft unique wines that will express the solar character of Sardinia through international grape varieties. The result, thrilling wines of incredible elegance and charm.

Region: Sardinia.

Classification: Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

Country: Italy.

Bottle Size: 75cl

ABV: 14.5%

Oak: Matured 15 months in French oak barrels (10% new)

Organic: No

Biodynamic: No

Vegan Friendly: No

Vegetarian Friendly: No

Residual sugar: 4.8  g/l

Press/Review:  “Deep ruby-red. Very elegant aromas and flavors of blueberry, blackberry, underbrush and graphite. Then wilder in the mouth, with hints of aromatic herbs, ink and flint complementing the dark berry and red cherry flavours on the long finish.” 
92 Points, Ian d’Agata, Vinous Media

“I love the glazed cherries and roasted herbs here, in addition to dried plums and liqorice. Full-bodied and very sophisticated on the palate, where juicy and structured tannins frame the red fruit and acidity, carrying it long on the finish. Drink now.” 93 Points, James Suckling

Serving Temperature: 15-18 ̊ C