Bentu Luna
Cannonau di Sardegna Susu 2021
| Denomination | DOC Cannonau di Sardegna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cannonau |
| Aging | Aged for 8 months in second-fill oak barriques/barrels, with gentle bâtonnage; malolactic fermentation takes place during the wood ageing. |
- Type: Still red wine from 100% Cannonau grapes, Cannonau di Sardegna DOC.
- Origin: Neoneli vineyards in Sardinia, providing a fresh and savoury sip.
- Aroma and colour: Deep ruby red, with dark fruit, spices, pepper and balsamic notes.
- Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts and light punch-downs.
- Ageing: 8 months in second-use oak. Awarded 92 points by James Suckling.
Description
What type of wine it is
Susu Bentu Luna is a still red wine that represents an authentic expression of Sardinia. Made from 100% Cannonau grapes, it falls under the prestigious Cannonau di Sardegna designation. This wine reveals an intense ruby red colour and a bouquet of fragrant red and dark fruits, enriched by clear spicy notes, hints of pepper and balsamic undertones of Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it is fresh and savoury, with a well-calibrated structure and a long finish that echoes the olfactory sensations, outlining a fine, aromatic and balanced profile.
Where it comes from
The grapes destined for this wine come from the vineyards of Neoneli, located in the heart of Sardinia, within the ancient Judicate of Arborea. The area's Mediterranean climate is decisive in the development of the characteristics of the Cannonau grapes. This specific area boasts a deep-rooted viticultural vocation linked to local rural traditions. The unique geographical and environmental conditions forge the wine's identity, giving the glass that unmistakable savoury drive which represents its most authentic territorial signature.
How it is produced
The production of Susu begins with slow and careful destemming, followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks. In this phase, whole berries and bunches are used, and maceration lasts for about three weeks with light manual punching down. Subsequently, the wine is aged for eight months in second-passage oak barrels. During this period, malolactic fermentation takes place and a delicate bâtonnage is carried out, a technique that favours the perfect integration of the elements, completing the ageing process with a touch of elegance.
History and trivia
Born in the heart of the ancient Judicate of Arborea, Susu is the result of the Moratti family's project to enhance authentic Sardinian rural traditions. This artisanal creation comes to life in the historic vineyards of Neoneli, expressing the pure soul of the territory. As a testament to its prestige, the 2021 vintage earned 92 James Suckling points, establishing its excellence on an international level. Finally, it represents an absolute rarity in the island's oenological landscape, boasting an extremely limited production restricted to only 1,500 bottles per year.
Awards
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2021
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2019
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Caviola
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 25
The Bentu Luna winery, a new project of the Moratti family, is located in Neoneli, a village of pre-Nuragic origin modelled on the typical red trachyte, rich in ancestral memories such as the tenores choirs and the carnival animated by the soc Corriolos masks and bonfires in the square. A strategic choice, therefore, aimed at highlighting unexplored and authentic parts of the rural tradition. Read more
| Name | Bentu Luna Cannonau di Sardegna Susu 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Cannonau di Sardegna DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cannonau |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Bentu Luna |
| Story | History and trivia Born in the heart of the ancient Judicate of Arborea, Susu is the result of the Moratti family's project to enhance authentic Sardinian rural traditions. This artisanal creation comes to life in the historic vineyards of Neoneli, expressing the pure soul of the territory. As a testament to its prestige, the 2021 vintage earned 92 James Suckling points, establishing its excellence on an international level. Finally, it represents an absolute rarity in the island's oenological landscape, boasting an extremely limited production restricted to only 1,500 bottles per year. |
| Origin | Municipality of Neoneli, Sardinia, Italy |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Fermentation | About three weeks |
| Production technique | Slow and careful destemming; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks (with whole berries and whole bunches and gentle manual punch-downs); malolactic fermentation; ageing in second-fill oak barrels/barriques with gentle bâtonnage. |
| Wine making | Slow and careful de-stemming, followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in 20 hl concrete tanks (approximately three weeks) using whole berries and whole bunches and light manual punch-downs; then malolactic fermentation and ageing for 8 months in second-passage oak barriques/barrels, with gentle bâtonnage. |
| Aging | Aged for 8 months in second-fill oak barriques/barrels, with gentle bâtonnage; malolactic fermentation takes place during the wood ageing. |
| Year production | 1500 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |