Region: Italy - Sardinia
Grapes: Monica
Alcohol: 13%
Notes on the Wine
There are no studies on the Monica vine that identifies its exact origin. What is certain is that it was brought to Sardinia and planted in 1400 by the Camaldolese monks around their monasteries. Today Monica grows particularly well in the south-eastern part of Sardinia and therefore has found a welcome home in the Pala vineyards. Label and name inspiration: Oltreluna has the spirit and character of Sardinia where the vine lives and breathes but retains a small and intriguing memory of its mysterious origin. Kind like its name, but extraordinarily complex like the land that hosts it. It is the moon that is reflected on a silver sea in the blue of the night, it is a journey that has begun and is always evolving... it is thinking about the character of wild Sardinia with an extraordinary and elegant versatility. Vineyard Site: ""Benatzu Coloru"" (Serdiana) Vinification, Maturation, Aging: After pressing, the grapes are left to macerate with the addition of selected yeasts at a controlled temperature of 22°/24° C. for at least five days. After racking off, the fermentation continues at a controlled temperature in stainless steel vats. At the end of fermentation, after a light clarification, the refinement continues for about six months in cement underground tanks and in bottle for 2/3 months. Grape varieties: Monica Vineyard age: Planted in the 1990s. Soil: Clayey-calcareous Tasting notes: Vibrant notes of licorice and red fruit on the nose. Dry and smooth on the palate with perfect balance and length. Delicious with lamb and pork dishes and medium-aged cheeses.
Notes on the Producer
In 1950, with the first harvest, Pala began his adventure with wine amongst the rolling, vine-covered hills of Serdiana, an idyllic village located in southern Sardinia. With mild winters and warm, dry summers, this part of Italys second largest island is ideal for grape growing, with all the traditional varietals finding a special home here. Under the guidance of Mario Pala, the winery continues to be family-owned, where the value of tradition and the innovation of modern techniques are both significant facets of the winemaking process. Pala owns six different vineyard areas with a total of 68 hectares currently under vine. Each vineyard is planted with varietals that are chosen according to the microclimate and soil type of the individual site. A deep respect for tradition, special care and devotion to the vines and finally the production of great wines, have always been the fundamental philosophy of Pala. This dedication has resulted in wines of great character and elegance that are enjoyed by wine lovers around the world.Pala practices organic farming in the vineyard and does not use chemical pesticides or fertilizers.
