Jankara Colli del Limbara “Lu Nieddu” IGT
A blend of Caricaggiola, Pascale, Cannonau, Dolcetto, Barbera, Cabernet Franc. Jankara Colli del Limbara “Lu Nieddu” IGT is deep and impenetrable, with a wonderful array of dark fruits and a touch of vanilla on the nose, the palate is rich, dense and intense with a great balance between tannins, alcohol and acidity, which translate into a very persistent finish.
“Jankara’s aim is to create the highest expressions of our territory by utilizing minimal intervention in vineyards.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: A field blend of Cannonau, Caricaggiola, Pascale di Cagliari, Dolcetto, Barbera, and Cabernet Franc
Region: Sardinia
Vineyards: From a single vineyard at Alta Gallura, Sardinia Sant’Antonio di Gallura
Vineyard Size: > 1 hectare
Exposure: Southeast
Altitude: 400 meters (1,312 feet) above sea level
Soil: Granite
Vine Training: Pruned-spur cordon-trained
Vine Age: 85 years
Time of Harvest: Early October
Vine Density: 4,500 vines per hectare
Vine Yield: 3 tons per hectare
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 2,000 bottles
Vinification Process: The grapes undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.
Aging Process: The wine ages 12 months in new French barriques and several months in the bottle.
Alcohol Content: 14.00%
Winemaker: Gianni Menotti
Cellaring: Up to 15 years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
Weight | 20.7 lbs |
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Dimensions | 13.0 × 9.6 × 6.1 in |
Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 bottles per case |