SAN BERNARDINO
Monica di Sardegna DOC
CLASSIFICATION
Monica di Sardegna DOC
GRAPES
Monica 100%
San Bernardino isthe patron saint of the village of Mogoro.
MONICA
It is another of the vines of the Sardinian tradition, of which we have references since the time of the Aragonese presence in Sardinia (about 1325 AD). It is widespread in the island for its
great adaptability to different pedoclimatic conditions. A vine of medium-high vigor, it has a fairly developed cluster, winged with medium-sized berries. The skin of good thickness is blackviolet, not always of intense shade. The plant resists well to cryptogams and matures between the second and the third decade of September.
TASTING NOTES
Bright red rich in purple shades. The scent of racking is added to that of fresh berries. In the mouth reveals structure, and is characterized by the balance between freshness, sweet tannins and persistence.
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Serving Temperature: 16-18° C.
IT’S BEST ENJOYED WITH…
Pasta dishes also au gratin, seasoned with meat or cheese; roasts and semi-mature cheeses.
Also good with pizza and with fish fat, cooked roast or with tomato sauce.
THE VINEYARDS OF SAN BERNARDINO
Sapling vineyards located in a particular area of the municipality of Mogoro, characterized by sandy soils. The soil is loose deep, characterized by quaternary sands. The climate is
Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers, mitigated by the salty mistral wind. Average annual rainfall of 500 mm. The harvest is manual with mashing of the grapes within a few hours from the harvest. The yield per hectare is 70/80 q.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
Control of fermentation temperature and use of selected yeasts. The vinification involves a fermentation maceration period of about 10 days, carried out at a temperature never exceeding 26 ºC. The aging takes place in steel and then in bottle.
BOTTLING AND DEVELOPMENT
Sterile under pressure of nitrogen. It is bottled not before March following the harvest. It is best for two/three years. Optimal storage conditions are essential to appreciate the best characteristics of the wine.
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ViniVino –
I recently tried the San Bernardino wine from Sardinia, and it really impressed me. It has a warm, earthy character.The texture is smooth but still has enough structure to stand up to food. I had it with grilled lamb, and it was a perfect match. It’s the kind of wine that feels both rustic and refined at the same time. If you’re into wines with a bit of soul and a strong sense of place, San Bernardino is definitely worth a try.
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