Argiolas Linea Tradizione Perdera Monica di Sardegna DOC 2023 -STOCKTAKE- maldonado Partial whole berry fermentation—necessitated by

Partial whole berry fermentation—necessitated by the naturally small berry size—adds further complexity

Bright yellow and slightly cloudy from the yeast

combining finesse with subtle power

Smooth and long

less new oak and larger barrels for ageing

Argiolas Linea Tradizione Perdera Monica di Sardegna DOC 2023 -STOCKTAKE- maldonado Partial whole berry fermentation—necessitated byPerdera means "quarry" in Sardinian and is an elegant expression of the indigenous Monica grape variety, supported by small amounts of Carignano and Bovale Sardo. The grapes grow on calcareous and marly soils near Cagliari, where they develop early ripeness and precise fruit. Fermentation is controlled in stainless steel, but the real depth comes from the ageing: around six to eight months in neutral French barriques and around four months in cement