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Pala – Essentija Bovale

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Italy
Sardinia
Wine
Red

The Facts

UPCs
  • 2020 (750ml) - 7 45163 83521 1
  • 2019 (750ml) - 7 45163 83521 1
Origins Italy > Sardinia > Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Appellation Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Varietal Bovale
Cepage 100% Bovale
Winemaking After gentle pressing, maceration follows at controlled temperature with the addition of selected yeasts and lasts from 8-10 days. Next, the fermentation follows in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 22-24°C. After a light clarification, refinement follows for about 4 months in underground cement baths.
Aging 3 mos barriques, 3 months stainless steel, then bottle aged
Annual Production 550 cases
Markets California

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The Character

Overall Intense & mature
Aromas Ripe plums and red cherries and dried roses
Mouthfeel Structured & ripe
Tasting Notes Deep ruby-red color consisting of clear burgundy reflections. Intense bouquet with notes of mature fruit. Dry on the palate with soft elegant tannins and overall good structure and acidity.
Pairings Game birds, roast & braised meats, mature non-spicy cheeses
Awards 2019 - 91pts James Suckling
Sustainability
  • 2020 - Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Vegan
  • 2019 - Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Vegan

The Story

Essentija (pronounce as essential without final l) is essentially A Bovale (sardo). That’s why we gave this name to the wine. We’ve been the pioneers of this varietal that was about to be abandoned in the central western coast of Sardinia were is usually planted in white sands very close lo the beach in old pre-phylloxera vines (ungrafted).
The Uras and San Nicolo d’Arcidano vineyards after six meters of white sands have a bottom of volcanic soil.

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About Pala

Brand Story

The Pala family began their adventure with wine in 1950 amongst the rolling, vine-covered hills of Serdiana, an idyllic village located in southern Sardinia. With mild winters and warm, dry summers, this part of Italy's second largest island is ideal for grape growing, with the traditional varietals finding a special home here. Under the guidance of Mario Pala as of 1995, the winery continues to be family-owned. The value of tradition and the innovation of modern techniques are both incorporated into the winemaking process at Pala. Pala owns six different vineyard areas with a total of 68 hectares currently under vine. Each vineyard is planted with varietals that are chosen according to the microclimate and soil type of the individual site. Pala practices organic farming in the vineyards


Brand Story

The Pala family began their adventure with wine in 1950 amongst the rolling, vine-covered hills of Serdiana, an idyllic village located in southern Sardinia. With mild winters and warm, dry summers, this part of Italy's second largest island is ideal for grape growing, with the traditional varietals finding a special home here. Under the guidance of Mario Pala as of 1995, the winery continues to be family-owned. The value of tradition and the innovation of modern techniques are both incorporated into the winemaking process at Pala. Pala owns six different vineyard areas with a total of 68 hectares currently under vine. Each vineyard is planted with varietals that are chosen according to the microclimate and soil type of the individual site. Pala practices organic farming in the vineyards

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