Merkki: Conte de Quirra

Name of the wine: IL CERIMONIOSO

Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC

Colour of the capsule:
Black.

Grape variety:
Cannonau grapes of vines with an age of over 50 years.

Origin of the grapes: Mazzotti winery.

Location of the vineyards: Colostrai plain in Muravera.

Soil:
Slight hillside near the sea.

Maturation:
In French oak barriques (Allier) for over 24 months and ageing in the bottle for at least 6 months prior to launch.

Colour:
Intense ruby red with purple hues.

Nose:
The bouquet includes fine notes of ripe red fruit and spicy notes with a finish of blackberries.

Taste:
Expressive wine of a significant depth. Complex, fine and elegant flavors. Dry and harmonious taste with a long finish.

Type of wine:
Red wine.

Ageing potential:
Thanks to the structure and the high alcohol content it can be stored for many years if stored correctly lying on the side.

Drinking temperature: 16-18°C within the first 5 years and 18-20°C with storage for more than 6 years. Decant and serve in wide chalices.

Alcohol content:
15% - 16% depending on the vintage.

Bottle: 75 cl.

Food pairing:
Red meat, meat skewers with spicy sauces, game, aged cheeses, cured sausages, especially bacon and Guanciale.

Official presentation:
First presentation at Vinitaly 2009.