Contini Barrile 2019

Contini, 0,75 l - 14.50%
85% Nieddera, Caddiu

€ 27.65
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Sardinia - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Contini Barrile 2019
According to an old tradition, the "barrile" was a small barrel containing the best wine produced by the bride's family to be offered on her wedding day. Red with life, it promises the garnet hues of passionate love.

Colour

Deep ruby red with garnet hues.

Bouquet

Highly elegant and complex, balsamic and subtly spiced; intense with a distinctive vinous bouquet and aromas of red fruits.

Flavour

Elegant and smooth with aromas of red fruits, sweetly spiced by the wood.

Pairing

It pairs well with great roasts and game. It also pairs with spicy and savoury cheeses.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Contini Barrile 2019
Type Red still
Classification IGT Isola dei Nuraghi
Year 2019
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 85% Nieddera, Caddiu
Country
Region Sardinia
Origin River Tirso valley, Sinis peninsula.
Climate Typically Mediterranean with mild winters, limited rainfall and very hot and windy summers.
Soil composition Good calcareous structure combined with clay and pebbles.
Cultivation system Head-training.
Yield per hectare 6,500 kg/hectare.
Harvest Third decade of September.
Vinification Pressing and destemming, maceration of the skins for 8-10 days and fermentation at controlled temperature, soft pressing of the pomace.
Ageing 10-12 months in small and medium-sized barrels, of first and second passage, and at least 6 months in bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing It pairs well with great roasts and game. It also pairs with spicy and savoury cheeses.
On offer Price Contini Barrile 2019 € 27.65  ex VAT

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xtraWine
90/100 
2019
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2015
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2015
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2014
James Suckling
89/100 
2014
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2014
Vinous
92/100 
2014
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2013
Robert Parker
90/100 
2013
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2013
Vinous
87/100 
2013
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2013
Contini

Founded in 1898 by Salvatore Contini, it now represents absolute excellence within the Sardinian wine scene. The company is located in Cabras on the Sinis Peninsula, a few steps from the Phoenician-Punic city of Tharros, the village of San Salvatore ...

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