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To the eye, it presents a clear ruby colour with violet highlights. The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of ripe fruit, jam and blackberry, enriched by delicate hints of quince and plum. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003edry and savoury\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a \u003cstrong\u003egreat structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a full sip. The balance is ensured by measured acidity and a slight tannic texture, leading to a harmonious and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red wine is born in Usini, in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eCannonau di Sardegna\u003c\/strong\u003e region. The vineyards stretch across \u003cstrong\u003ehilly terrain\u003c\/strong\u003e at around two hundred metres above sea level, characterised by a calcareous matrix with clay fractions. These particular soil and climate conditions give the wine its distinctive character. The vines are trained on a vertical trellis with Guyot pruning to ensure balanced yields. The grapes are usually harvested in the \u003cstrong\u003ethird decade of September\u003c\/strong\u003e, once perfect phenolic ripeness has been reached.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter destemming and crushing, \u003cstrong\u003efermentation on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e begins for a period of eight to ten days at a controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously between autumn and the following spring. The wine then undergoes an ageing process of about six months, divided between steel tanks and \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This period of rest imparts complexity to the structure before a \u003cstrong\u003every light filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensures an expressive and clear sensory profile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCannonau di Sardegna DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e originates in Usini from the deep passion of Giovanni Cherchi, who has been producing local excellence since 1970. The 2024 vintage, made from pure grapes harvested at the end of September, captures the essence of the region thanks to meticulous \u003cstrong\u003eskin fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The careful ageing process of six months, perfectly balanced between \u003cstrong\u003esteel and wooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, shapes its distinctive profile. 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