Contini
Cannonau Sardegna Sartiglia 2024
| Denomination | DOC Cannonau di Sardegna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Cannonau, 10% Carignano |
| Aging | In glass-lined concrete vats and steel tanks, with a small part in oak barrels. |
- Name: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2024, dry red wine 13.5% vol.
- Grape variety: 90% Cannonau and 10% Carignano, authentic Sardinian red.
- Vinification: 10-day maceration; matured in cement, steel and oak.
- Tasting notes: Plum, blackberry and fine spices; warm, full and enveloping flavour.
- Pairings: Ideal at 14-16 °C with grilled meats, game and mature cheeses.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sartiglia by Contini is a dry red wine that expresses the essence of Cannonau di Sardegna. This blend of Cannonau and Carignano grapes appears in the glass with an intense ruby red colour, which over time develops into elegant garnet hues. The bouquet is rich and enveloping, with notes of ripe plum, wild blackberries and small dark forest fruits. On the palate, it reveals a warm and full-bodied structure, enhanced by fine spices and hints of Mediterranean scrub. It is the ideal pairing to accompany grilled red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Obsidian Lands of Monte Arci and the Valley of the Tirso River, in the Oristano area. The vineyards are trained on trellises at about two hundred metres above sea level, immersed in a Mediterranean climate characterised by hot, breezy summers and mild winters. The scarce rainfall encourages a regular and concentrated ripening of the grapes. The composition of the volcanic soils, sandy and partly clayey, provides the vines with an ideal environment, giving the final product a complex structure and a pronounced territorial character.
How it is produced
The grapes, harvested in September, undergo careful crushing followed by fermentation, which includes a maceration on the skins of about ten days to optimise the extraction of colour and tannins. After gentle pressing, maturation continues in vitrified cement vats and stainless steel tanks. Part of the batch rests in oak barrels, a fundamental step to refine the bouquet and lend smoothness to the palate. The result is a wine with a well-defined vinosity, harmonious and capable of remaining intact for several years.
History and Curiosities
The Sartiglia line by Contini celebrates Sardinian traditions, evoking emotions to be shared in good company. Founded in 1898, the historic winery signs this exceptional Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, which originates from the fascinating Obsidian Lands of Monte Arci. Awarded by the Veronelli guide, the 2024 vintage releases an intense bouquet of plum and wild blackberry. Its warm and structured flavour perfectly enhances grilled meats and mature cheeses, offering an authentic Sardinian red wine that brings together history, passion and longevity.
Awards
-
2024
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1898
- Oenologist: Piero Cella
- Bottles produced: 2.000.000
- Hectares: 220
Today the company produces a complete range of wines available in Italy and internationally. In 2022 the new Contini winery was officially opened, after a restyling of the spaces with the aim of bringing us into the future and becoming a
home to experiences, a meeting point, and a destination to be discovered. Read more
| Name | Contini Cannonau Sardegna Sartiglia 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Cannonau di Sardegna DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Cannonau, 10% Carignano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Contini |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Sartiglia line by Contini celebrates Sardinian traditions, evoking emotions to be shared in good company. Founded in 1898, the historic winery signs this exceptional Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, which originates from the fascinating Obsidian Lands of Monte Arci. Awarded by the Veronelli guide, the 2024 vintage releases an intense bouquet of plum and wild blackberry. Its warm and structured flavour perfectly enhances grilled meats and mature cheeses, offering an authentic Sardinian red wine that brings together history, passion and longevity. |
| Origin | Monte Arci Obsidian Lands, Tirso River Valley (Oristano) |
| Climate | Mediterranean, with mild winters, limited rainfall and very hot and breezy summers. Altitude: 200 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Partly of volcanic origin, partly sandy and slightly clayey |
| Cultivation system | Impianti a spalliera (cordone speronato) |
| Yield per hectare | 70-80 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Second and third ten days of September |
| Fermentation | Up to 10 days |
| Production technique | Crushing, fermentation with maceration on the skins for up to 10 days, soft pressing |
| Wine making | Crushing, fermentation with maceration on the skins for up to 10 days, soft pressing. |
| Aging | In glass-lined concrete vats and steel tanks, with a small part in oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |