This Italian red is produced from 100% Barbera Sarda grown in the entire Parteolla area and adjoining zones. The wine is deep ruby red with purple reflections, tending to become amaranth with ageing. The velvety tannins accompany its exuberant and generous structure in the mouth.

• Type: red wine.
• Country of origin: Italy.
• Brand/chateau name: Terresicci.
• Type of grape: 100% Barbera Sarda.
• Vintage year: 2006.
• Age: 12 months in oak casks.
• Nose: intense and persistent with hints of raspberry and cherry, followed by fine spicy notes of cinnamon.
• Taste: round and solar; velvety tannins accompany its exuberant and generous structure.
• Harmonious finish.
• Cultivation area: the entire Parteolla area and adjoining zones, with medium-mixture soils consisting of Miocene clay-rich limestone, in medium-height hilly sites, dry climate.
• Production method: stemming and crushing, followed by skin contact maceration at a temperature of 28°C. After devatting, the wine develops for 12 months in oak casks, three quarters Allier oak and one quarter American oak.
• Ageing: it is best consumed at least 1 year after the grape harvest to allow the wine to mature in the bottle.
• Storage temperature: stored in a cool dry place and keeps away from light.
• Serving temperature: 18-22°C.
• Suggested pairing: red meats, game and mature cheeses.