BAIONE
CLASSIFICATION
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
MEANING OF THE NAME
refers to the vats made of cork which were used in olden days to collect the grapes during the harvest.
DESCRIPTION
Ruby red color, harmonious taste and aroma, with the typical characteristics of Cannonau that exalt the palate with a dry, warm and persistent taste. 100% Cannonau di Sardegna grapes. Six months in oak barrels and six months in bottle. Our popular Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Baione, with its elegant label.
VINEYARD
alberate, density of 5.000 plants/Ha
Production about 60 qq/ha
WINE TECHNIQUE
95% Cannonau grapes and remaining authorized native red grapes are carefully selected, collected and taken to the press. The paste obtained is then macerated in order to extract the color substances in the skin. The must is then transferred to temperature-controlled (18°-20°C)containers to begin fermentation lasting approximately 10 days. The wine is transferred to French oak barriques for 6 months after which the is is bottled and refined for another six months.

Red ruby

Pleasant, characteristic

Dry, sapid, warm and persistent, characteristic
SUGGESTED SERVING GLASS
broad bowl wine glass.
FOOD-PAIRING
roasts and seasoned cheeses.
Grapes
100% Cannonau
Soil
limestone and clay
Ageing
6 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
14,5 % vol
Serving temp.
18°-20° C.
Refinement
minimum 6 months in bottle
Bottle size
lt 0,75