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Bovale is an native grape from southern Sardinia that has been rediscovered in recent years.
Its great advantage is that its grapes have a thick skin, which makes it particularly resistant to diseases, bad weather, and bird attacks.
In other words: it requires very few treatments and as a result, it is almost always organic, even when not certified.
Ciu Roussou ("Redder" in the Genoese dialect spoken on this small Sardinian island) is a tasty example of winemaking from this historic grape variety.
It grows on its original rootstock (not grafted) on the sandy soils of Carloforte with a yield of around 70 quintals per hectare (very low) and after fermentation, it rests in steel for 6 months.
The aromas on the nose are enveloping with notes reminiscent of pepper and bay leaf, as well as plum and blackberry jam.
On the palate, it is slim but with well-centered tannins.
PAIRINGS: ideal with red meats and game, some love it with tuna when drunk fresh. Excellent with mushrooms and medium-aged cheeses.
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