Primitivo Passito Doc 2017 Giuseppe Attanasio

Classification: Nuragus of Cagliari Denomination of Controlled Origin Grapes: Nuragus 100% Origin: “Acquasassa” and “Audarya” vineyards, Serdiana Soil: calcareous-clayey soils at 160 meters above sea level Climate: Mediterranean, low winter rainfall and windy and sunny summers Average age of the vines: 15 years Training system: low espalier tree. Planting density of 5000 vines per hectare and production of 70-80 q. Harvest: manual in small 20 kg baskets and selection of the grapes upon arrival in the cellar. First ten days of September Vinification: soft pressing and natural cold decantation of the must. Only the must ferments in steel vats at a temperature of 16°C to enhance the original characteristics of the terroir. It completes its evolutionary path, stopping on the fine lees before the bottle. Colour: straw yellow Smell: fragrant, with romantic notes of essential herbs Taste: rich and with a pleasant softness Storage: protected from light, with horizontal bottle, controlled temperature and humidity 17°C – 70%. Serve at a temperature of 9-11°C Pairings: Sardinian fregola and Carloforte style Sardinian gnocchi, semi-aged cheeses. Sea bass with Vernaccia and capon with potatoes and fresh cherry tomatoes.