Essentija Bovale Isola dei Nuraghi

Description :

Essentija is essentially a Bovale (sardo), hence the name "Essentija". Pala is a champion of this native varietal that at one time was close to being abandoned.
Vinification: After gentle pressing, maceration follows at controlled temperatures with the addition of selected yeasts from Pala's own vineyards and lasts for 8-10 days. Fermentation continues in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures of about 22/24° C. Light clarification follows. The wine is left to rest for a few days.
Aging: Four months in underground cement-inox tanks followed by two years in new French oak barrels of 1000 litres. The wine then spends two months in stainless steel tanks and three-to-four months in bottle before release.