Agricola PunicaMontessu 2022

Product code: 20463
£19.60 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Sardinia, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sardinia
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Agricola Punica
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah, Carignan
Grape: 60% Carignan, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Shiraz/Syrah
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sardinia
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Agricola Punica
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah, Carignan
Grape: 60% Carignan, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Shiraz/Syrah

Product Notes

Agricola Punica's Montessu wine presents a superior blend of classic Sardinian grapes. This bespoke red wine from Italy has a characteristic opulence, offering a burst of blackberry, plum and blueberry flavours. Its bouquet is boosted with hints of Mediterranean herbs and a seductive, smoky undertone, attributed to around 15 months of French oak barrel ageing. Montessu displays a balanced combination of acidity and tannins that enrich its vivacious mouthfeel. Providing an espresso finish alongside a touch of earthiness, this wine exhibits the vineyard's commitment to authentic Sardinian taste. Ideal for the sophisticated palate, Montessu elegantly accompanies hearty dishes, cheese, and charcuterie.

Tasting Notes

Colour - intense ruby-red. Perfume - intense fruity aroma with a liquorice finish. Flavour - elegant wine that maintains a full volume in the mouth. The full flavour develops notes of minerality and smoothness with prevailing fruity sensations on elegant caper, rosemary and pepper aromas. Velvety finish.

About the Winery

Agricola Punica

Established in the fertile lands of Sardinia in Italy, Agricola Punica is widely heralded as one of the foremost wineries in the country. Renowned for its prime position and unique winemaking techniques, this winery has successfully carved a niche for its high-quality wines.

Agricola Punica was founded in the early 2000s following the collaboration of two winegrowing families, the Sebastiano Rosa family and the Tenuta San Guido. The latter firm are holds the esteemed reputation for creating Sassicaia—arguably Italy's finest wine. The collaboration brought together over 200 hectares of vineyards ideal for grape cultivation. Agricola Punica, over time, has been complemented by its diverse grape varieties, each adding a distinctive flavour to their wines; the key varieties include Carignano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

Nestled in the valleys of Sulcis Meridionale, the vineyard is augmented by the region’s clayey and sandy soils combined with schistous rocks. These unique elements, coupled with a favourable climate, lend an intriguing complexity to the wines produced. The vineyards are cultivated employing novel agricultural techniques, ensuring the yield retains the natural flavours and essence of the native soil.

At Agricola Punica, they advocate the blend of tradition with innovation. This ethos is particularly evident in their selection of wines. Singularly enticing to the discerning wine connoisseurs are ‘Barrua’ and ‘Montessu’, wines characterized by their richness, aroma and inherent palate of succulent fruitiness.

Nevertheless, the winery’s laudable reputation doesn't rest solely on the superior quality of its wines, but also on it’s strong commitment towards environment sustainability. Agricola Punica ardently follows green policies, adopting eco-friendly practices which vastly minimise its impact on the local environment.

From a global perspective, Agricola Punica, is not only a benchmark for Sardinian wines, but also stands among Italy’s finest wineries; a testament to the unmatched expertise of its vintners and the exceptional, fertile soil of Sardinia.

http://www.agripunica.it

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