2024 Cardedu ‘Praja’ Monica di Sardegna

Light-bodied red wine from the indigenous Monica grape, unique to the island of Sardinia and possibly of Spanish origin. The term 'Praja' references the Sardinian word for beach. Sourced from Cardedu vineyards located on Sardinia's southeast coast, grown on crumbling granite soils near the coast and schist in the ragged-dry hills and cliffs around Jerzu. Fermented with native yeasts in cavernous cement tanks. Dry with moderate alcohol and earthy character with spicy-underbrush, herbal notes, dusty red fruit, figs and a touch of mint and sage. Chewy tannins add rusticity and charm with a seductively bitter element. Takes well to slight chilling.