Bentu Luna
Cannonau di Sardegna Susu 2020
| Denomination | DOC Cannonau di Sardegna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cannonau |
| Aging | Ageing in second-use oak barriques with light bâtonnage |
- Profile: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Susu 2020, still red wine from Bentu Luna
- Origin: Pure Cannonau grapes grown in Neoneli, Sardinia
- Aroma: Red and dark fruits, pepper and hints of Mediterranean scrub
- Vinification: Indigenous yeasts in cement, whole berries and bunches
- Details: 0.75 l, 14% vol, 92 points James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine is it
Susu is a still red wine by Bentu Luna, an authentic expression of Cannonau. In the glass, it reveals an intense ruby red hue, outlining an aromatic profile led by fragrant red and dark fruits. The bouquet expands with clear spicy notes and hints of pepper that meet the balsamic scents of Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, the sip reveals a fresh and savoury character, supported by a well-balanced structure and a long-lasting finish that faithfully echoes the aromas perceived on the nose.
Where does it come from
The roots of this wine lie in the heart of Sardinia, among the vineyards cultivated in the municipality of Neoneli. This specific area, located in the ancient Giudicato of Arborea, has a strong winemaking tradition closely linked to local rural customs, enhanced by the work of Bentu Luna. The geographical conditions of the area shape the identity of Cannonau di Sardegna, giving the wine an unmistakable savoury drive. The deep territorial connection delivers a sip that embodies the purest essence of the Mediterranean environment.
How is it produced
The cellar process involves a slow destemming, followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. This phase begins by alternating whole berries and bunches, managing the cap with gentle manual punch-downs to achieve controlled extraction. After malolactic fermentation, the wine rests in second-use oak barrels. During ageing, a delicate bâtonnage is performed, a technique that promotes the perfect integration of the elements and defines the final harmony.
History and Curiosities
Born in the heart of the ancient Giudicato of Arborea, Susu 2020 is an excellent Cannonau di Sardegna DOC by Bentu Luna. The result of the Moratti family's project to enhance Sardinian rural traditions, this red wine comes to life in Neoneli through spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. The use of whole berries and bunches gives it a spicy aromatic profile, enriched with notes of pepper and dark fruits. Ageing in barriques imparts a fresh sip with long persistence, awarded 92 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2019
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Caviola
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 25
The Bentu Luna winery, a new project of the Moratti family, is located in Neoneli, a village of pre-Nuragic origin modelled on the typical red trachyte, rich in ancestral memories such as the tenores choirs and the carnival animated by the soc Corriolos masks and bonfires in the square. A strategic choice, therefore, aimed at highlighting unexplored and authentic parts of the rural tradition. Read more
| Name | Bentu Luna Cannonau di Sardegna Susu 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Cannonau di Sardegna DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cannonau |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Bentu Luna |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the heart of the ancient Giudicato of Arborea, Susu 2020 is an excellent Cannonau di Sardegna DOC by Bentu Luna. The result of the Moratti family's project to enhance Sardinian rural traditions, this red wine comes to life in Neoneli through spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. The use of whole berries and bunches gives it a spicy aromatic profile, enriched with notes of pepper and dark fruits. Ageing in barriques imparts a fresh sip with long persistence, awarded 92 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Comune di Neoneli, Sardegna |
| Production technique | Slow and careful destemming; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in cement tanks with whole berries and whole bunches; cap management with gentle manual punch-downs; malolactic fermentation; ageing in second-use oak barriques with light bâtonnage. |
| Wine making | Slow and careful destemming followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, started with whole berries alternated with whole bunches; cap management with gentle manual punch-downs; malolactic fermentation; ageing in second-use oak barriques with light bâtonnage. |
| Aging | Ageing in second-use oak barriques with light bâtonnage |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |