Montessu is typically a full-bodied red wine produced with a majority of the Carignano grape in the south of Sardinia. It benefits from cool nights and long warm summers. This is a highly regarded wine and one that frequently achieves good scores from international critics. The wine is generally aged in used French oak for 12 months.
Producer Agricola Punica
Style Still
Colour Red
Grape Blend Carignano (60%), Merlot (10%), Syrah (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Cabernet Franc (10%)
Label Montessu
Appellation Isola dei Nuraghi IGP
Region Sardinia
Alcohol 15.0%