Giovanni Montisci Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva Franzisca DOC 2020

The wine is named after Giovanni Montisci's wife.

The grapes come from 80-year-old vines located in Barbagia, 650 meters above sea level. The subsoil consists of decomposed granite.

Giovanni uses completely traditional winemaking methods. Cultivation is done with oxen. No spraying at all.

After harvest, the wine has spontaneously fermented for 20-25 days without any temperature control. Giovanni has done manual punch-down 3 times a day.

After fermentation, the wine has matured for 2 years. First year in tonneaux 800 liters and second year in 20 hl. Slavonian oak.

The wine is not filtered and no chemicals are used. In connection with bottling, Giovanni has added a minimal amount of sulphur.

The wine has a deep red color and a breathtaking complex aroma of black cherries, tobacco and pepper.

The taste is particularly rich, and is characterized by great elegance and balance. The tannins are soft and lovely.

It is a wine that can last for many years.

We recommend drinking the wine from large burgundy glasses, and preferably with hearty meat dishes, dark chocolate and mature cheeses.

2,500 bottles produced.