Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2022
Montessu is named after the largest archaeological site in Sardinia, located near Agricola Punica’s second estate of Narcao within the Basso Sulcis region in southwest Sardinia. The Sulcis region is dominated by Carignano, an indigenous grape that is known for its elegant and velvety tannins. Carignano thrives in the local climate and well-exposed brown earth composed of calcareous clay and sandy soil. Winters are mild and summers are hot and dry, with an extraordinary average of seven hours of sunlight daily that fully ripens sun-loving grapes like Carignano. The Mediterranean Sea regulates the extreme summer heat and stabilizes the climate.
Production per hectare is low (about 6,000 liters/ha). Hand harvested grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation. Each variety is vinified separately, and the wine is transferred to French oak barriques (2-3 years old) with a medium toast. The wine ages for 12 months then rests for about 45 days in cement tanks before being bottled without filtration. Released after 3 months in bottle. The final composition varies each year based on the specific conditions of each harvest.
- High quality wines with an international outlook from Sardinia
- A robust and modern blend based on Carignano, an indigenous variety
- Aged for 12 months in French oak barriques
- Agricola Punica was founded by an all-star team of winemakers in 2002
