Wine: Graffiante | Alghero D.O.C.
Cellar: Società Agricola Rigàtteri
Graffiante Wine from Alghero:
- Experience the rich taste of Graffiante, a red wine with a Controlled Designation of Origin from Alghero, made from Cagnulari grapes.
Tasting Notes:
- Indulge in its intense and brilliant ruby red color with violet hues, offering a bouquet of intense aromas of red fruits.
- Enjoy its powerful, concentrated, and well-structured flavor with a warm embrace and a hint of blooming vineyards.
Winemaking Process:
- The grape must ferments for 8-12 days with selected yeasts while in contact with the skins.
- The wine matures for about 10 months in stainless steel tanks and continues aging in the bottle after blending.
Pairing Suggestions:
- This wine pairs perfectly with bold pasta dishes, game birds, roasted meats, aged cheeses, and spicy flavors.
Serving Recommendation:
- Serve Graffiante at 18 degrees Celsius after decanting for 30 minutes to enhance its immediate drinkability that improves with aging.