Pala Elima Monica di Sardegna bordeaux-superieur a third in one year

a third in one year old oak and the remaining third was put into two year old oak

It's a highland-scented wine whose aroma blends scents of Chartreusean herbs with citrus pith and white blossoms

With respect to the 2017 vintage

and judicious use of French oak to frame rather than dominate the fruit

mineral-accented orange and pear flavours blend finesse with power

Pala Elima Monica di Sardegna bordeaux-superieur a third in one yearThe Monica red variety is one of the oldest vines in Sardinia. Its origins are disputed: one of the most probable theories is that it arrived in Sardinia in the 11th century, when the Camaldolite monks began to cultivate the lands around their monasteries, giving the grape its name. It is used on its own to produce the DOC wine of the same name, Monica di Sardegna. The vines are trained using the classic latin alberello system. Grapes Monica 100%.