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Essentija Bovale Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

    • Description :

      Essentija is 100% Bovale, and the Bovale grape is "essentially" Sardinian. This was the first 100% Bovale wine from Sardegna.
      Cellar Notes: The grapes are debunched and put whole into stainless steel tanks, at a controlled temperature of 21º for 40 days, with some punch downs and pump overs, frequency depends on the vintage. The wine is raised in 1000L oak casks for 24 months, and later it rests for 3 months in stainless steel before bottling.

      Grape varieties :

      Bovale

      Altitude :

      11m ASL

      Vineyard age :

      80 - 130 year-old vines

      Exposure :

      Northeast/Southeast

      Soil :

      White sandy dunes with a bottom of volcanic soil

      Alcohol :

      14%

      Tasting notes :

      Deep, intense ruby red color with light garnet reflections, very clear. Intense persistent aroma with dominant notes of ripe fruit, mainly plum. Dry and soft taste with a good structure, smooth and enveloping.

Press Notes

  • James Suckling
    • 2021, 2019, 2014
      91 points
  • AG Vinous
    • 2021, 2012
      92 points
    • 2020
      93+ points
    • 2015
      95 points
  • Wine Enthusiast
    • 2011
      91 points
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