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WINES OF SOUTHERN ITALY
“Perdera” Monica di Sardegna DOC
A blend based on the native Monica grape and balanced with small amounts of Carignano and Bovale
Sardo, Perdera is grown in the area of Sisini, the grapes are harvested in September and fermented
in stainless steel tanks to preserve their bright and juicy aromas. A period of rest in French oak adds
softness and complexity.
“Costera” Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Costera, a name referring to hills, is made from Cannonau (Garnacha or Grenache). It is the workhorse
red grape of Sardegna where it is likely to have arrived centuries ago from Spain, although an
alternative theory suggests that Cannonau originated in Sardegna. In either case, Cannonau is well-
adapted to the warm Sardinian climate and gives a deeply-colored, full-bodied red wine.
“Senes” Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC
Sardinian Cannonau is blended with a small amount of Carignano and Bovale Sardo in this Cannonau di
Sardegna Riserva. Following a malolactic fermentation in cement vats, Senes rests in large oak barrels
for at least 12 months before bottling.
“Is Solinas” Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Is Solinas is the perfect expression of this island’s unspoiled landscape and exotic beauty, made
primarily from Carignano with a small component of Bovale Sardo grapes that come from some rare
pre-phylloxera vineyards. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and then refined in a combination of
50% new and 50% second-passage barriques and cement vats for one year.
“Korem” Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Korem is a blend of Bovale Sardo, Carignano, and Cannonau, three red grapes with origins in Spain that
typify Sardinian viticulture. The wine is a more elegant counterpart to Turriga thanks to the aromatic
Bovale Sardo. The label is that of an Ancient Greek coin found in the vineyards of the Argiolas property.