Pala – i Fiori Monica
Italy
Sardinia
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins Italy > Sardinia
Appellation Sardegna
Varietal Monica
Cepage 100% Monica
Winemaking After soft pressing, maceration takes place with the addition of selected yeasts at a controlled temperature
Aging 6 months in underground cement tanks
Alcohol Content 13.5 %
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The Character
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red color with light violet streaks, very clear. Intense perfume with a notes of herbs and licorice. Dry and smooth, pleasingly fresh, balanced and harmonious on the finish.
Overall Perfumed & herbal
Mouthfeel Fresh & well-balanced
Aromas Red berries, vegetable & spicy hints with a touch of licorice
Pairings Lean appetizers, soups, white meats, goat & pecorino cheeses
Sustainability Certified Organic , Certified Sustainable , Vegan
The Story
With the super local variety Monica we are in the heart of the tradition of our area as well as Nuragus. Touring the Italian Side of Banville Wine Merchants with 5 Food-Friendly Brands: Part 2 - Read More
The name Monica comes after the monk cultivation (the monks grapes, uva dei monaci, then uva monaca and then monica). They grew this varietal around their monasteries. Unfortunately there are no studies on the vine as there’s only few producers growing Monica … but we know the monks were from France and so we think of some grape adapted to our area in the past centuries.
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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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