Primitivo Rosato 2021 Giuseppe Attanasio

Classification: Cannonau di Sardegna Denomination of Controlled Origin Grapes: Cannonau 100% Origin: “Is Crabilis” vineyard, Ussana 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: 25 years Training system: low espalier tree. Plant density of 5000 vines per hectare and production of 50-60 q. Harvest: manual in small 20 kg baskets and selection of the grapes upon arrival in the cellar. First ten days of October Vinification: long maceration of 30 days at 25°C. It completes the malolactic fermentation and the subsequent refinement on the fine lees, in temperature-controlled steel vats in order to enhance the typical aromatic component of the vine. Colour: intense ruby red Smell: slightly spicy with hints of very ripe red fruit Taste: structured, warm and persistent Storage: protected from light, with horizontal bottle, controlled temperature and humidity 17°C – 70% Serve at a temperature of 16-18°C Pairings: cured meats and land-based first courses, medium-aged Sardinian pecorino. Roast suckling pig and lamb seasoned with myrtle and juniper, red meats.