'Maluentu' Contini

Tharros IGT • Sardinia • Contini
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Contini
Region
Sardinia
Denomination
Tharros IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Fermentation with skin maceration for 5-6 days and soft pressing
Aging
A few months in steel and bottle
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Produced in Sardinia, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. Its 13.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Nieddera, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards espalier- and bush-trained vines on sandy, slightly loamy soil. Vinification: fermentation with skin maceration for 5-6 days and soft pressing. The wine is aged a few months in steel and bottle. A wine showing the sun-baked intensity typical of Sardinian vineyards.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Sardinia Wine Region

Sardinia is home to native varieties like Vermentino and Cannonau, rarely found elsewhere.

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