Latinia
This 100% Nasco variety comes from one of Sardinia’s most ancient white grapes. The fruit is picked in October to heightened levels of complexity. The varietal name comes after the Latin word for moss, referring to its characteristic brushwood aromas. After four months in barrique and lengthy bottle age, the wine’s Mediterranean depth of flavor is pleasingly subtle and silky in structure.
Wine exported to
Bermuda, USA, Canada, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2015 | Vinous94
- 2011 | Gambero Rosso3 Bicchieri
- 2007 | Wine Advocate88
Grape Varieties:
100% Nasco
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Type of yeast:
Selected
Fermentation temperature:
18-20 °C (64,4-68 °F)
Aging containers:
Barrique
Container size:
225 L
Container age:
Third use
Type of oak:
French bay oak
Aging before bottling:
8 months
Closure:
Natural Cork
Vineyard location:
Lower Sulcis, Sardinia
Soil composition:
Sand
Vine training:
Guyot
Time of harvest:
Between late September and the end of October
First vintage of this wine:
1997
Total yearly production (in bottles):
15,000 bottles
Tasting notes:
Deep amber, with great density. Intense nose of honey, caramel, vanilla sugar and clove. Balanced palate with a sweetness that is never overpowering; orange blossoms on the lengthy finish.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 14 -16 °C (57.2 - 60.8 °F).
Food pairings:
Fried ricotta ravioli drizzled with honey, aged cheese. Exalts any dessert.
Alcohol:
14 % vol
Winemaker:
Riccardo Curreli - Consultant: Giorgio Marone
