2024 Federica Dessolis 'Esole Ghirada Garaunele 'Sa Panada', Sardinia, Italy
$59.00
GRAPES 100% Granazza
ALCOHOL 12.5%
PRODUCTION ZONE Mamoaida, Sardinia
VINEYARD Names: Garaunele — 650 m elevation ; 0.5 ha
Age of Vines: 6 years
Soil Profile: Granitic and slightly acidic. Organically farmed, and the
younger vineyards have been using controlled grassing since 2022. Most of
the work is done manually, and since 2023, the company has also been
creating compost from winemaking and pruning residues, along with
manure from the surrounding sheep grazing, which will provide organic
matter and strengthen the weaker plants.
Vine Training System: Guyot
Exposure: West
Yield: 35 hL / ha
VINIFICATION Harvest: Hand harvested mid-September
Elaboration: Spontaneous fermentation in oak barrel; no maceration; soft
pressing; 8 months in 20 Hectoliter french oak barrel.
WINE Fresh lemon peel, lemon curd, pear, lime, underripe pineapple, seaspray,
saline, herbal undertones of sage, chervil and white pepper. Medium
weight with bright acidity and long finish.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Sardinia
- Appellation Barbagia
- Style White Wine
- Producer Esole
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Granazza
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Fresh Seafood, Aperitif
- Characteristics Island Wine, Flexes w/ Food, Tropical