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Tenute Smeralda Rubinus - 2019
Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Barbera Sarda (Bovale) and other local grapes
Appellation
Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Vineyard Designation
Donori, Sud Sardegna.
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested in the first half of October
Aging
Aged in barriques for 12 months.
Alcohol %
15
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Strong and luscious... this bold fellow will take you by the hand and take you to a paradise of taste and sensational comfort.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Barbera Sarda (Bovale) and other local grapes
Appellation
Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Vineyard Designation
Donori, Sud Sardegna.
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested in the first half of October
Aging
Aged in barriques for 12 months.
Alcohol %
15
Wine Profile
Wine Profile / Tasting Notes
Ruby red in color with light garnet hues. The bouquet is intense, with aromas of berries and cherries followed by light scents of vanilla and almond. It has excellent structure on the palate, with an enveloping softness and persistence.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyard location: Donori, Sud Sardegna. Soil type: sandy-calcareous. Altitude: 160 meters above sea level.
Production Notes
Long maceration for 20-30 days at controlled temperature with frequent pumping over and malolactic fermentation in steel. Aged in barriques for 12 months.
Winemaker Notes
The Isola dei Nuraghi Rubinus 2019 from Tenute Smeralda is a testament to the winery's dedication to excellence and tradition. This wine exhibits a captivating ruby red color with light garnet reflections. The bouquet is intense and inviting, offering a complex array of aromas that include ripe berries, cherries, and delicate hints of vanilla and almond. On the palate, Rubinus 2019 is characterized by its excellent structure, combining enveloping softness with a persistent finish. Rubinus 2019 is a versatile and refined wine, perfect for enjoying now or for cellaring to develop further with age. It reflects the unique terroir of South Sardinia, offering a rich and memorable tasting experience.
Food & Wine Pairing
Rubinus is the perfect match for flavorful spicy red meat, game and seasoned cheeses.
More Information
Tenute Smeralda is a young agricultural company founded as a continuation of the Cocco Francesca company, which has been operating in the wine-growing sector for about 50 years. Located in Donori, South Sardinia, in the Parteolla area, the company benefits from a microclimate particularly suitable for cultivating native grapes such as Vermentino and Cannonau. Cannonau, in particular, is renowned for its high content of procyanidins, a powerful antioxidant known as the elixir of life.
