Karel

Monica di Sardegna D.O.C.

Karel A typical wine from Sardinia, made from the native grape Monica. Traditionally paired with meat-based starters, medium-ripened cheese, stewed meat.

 

WINE NOTES

 

KAREL

Ground: Limestone, stony.
Climate: Mediterranean, with mild winter, moderate precipitations, hot and windy summer.
Harvest: In mid September; sugar content of the grape: 210 gr/l.
Winemaking: Destemming and soft crushing. Maceration at controlled temperature (24-26 ºC) for 8 days. Remontages every 6 hours for 10 minutes each.
Refinement: In steel tanks for 5-6 months.
Bottling: Using nitrogen.
Analytical data: 12.5-13.5 % alc/vol; total acidity 5 gr/l (tartaric acid); residual sugar 2.5 gr/l.
Organoleptic characteristics: Ruby red color with purple reflections, intense aroma, round, savory taste. the tannins are well balanced and the body is medium.
Pairings: Delicious with roasted red meat or stewed meat, fresh or medium-ripened cheese.
Service temperature: 14~16 ºC
Format: 37.5, 75 cl