Essentija Bovale

ESSENTIJA
ISOLA DEI NURAGHI
BOVALE
Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Essentija is 100% Bovale, and the Bovale grape is “essentially” Sardinian. This was the first 100% Bovale wine from Sardegna.

Grape Varieties: 100% Bovale

Altitude: 11m ASL

Vineyard age:  80 to 130 years

Exposure: Northeast, Southeast

Soil: White sandy dunes with a bottom of volcanic soil

Cellar Notes: The grapes are debunched and put whole into stainless steel tanks, at a controlled temperature of 21º for 40 days, with some punch downs and pump overs, frequency depends on the vintage. The wine is raised in 1000L oak casks for 24 months, and later it rests for 3 months in stainless steel before bottling.

Tasting Notes: Deep, intense ruby red color with light garnet reflections, very clear. Intense persistent aroma with dominant notes of ripe fruit, mainly plum. Dry and soft taste with a good structure, smooth and enveloping.