2019 Pala Essentija Bovale [JS91]

Producer: Pala  
Region: Sardinia, Italy  
Blend: 100% Bovale 
Year: 2019 

James Suckling, 91 Points 

"Bright and fruity aromas of currants, morello cherries, orange zest, wild herbs and oyster shells. Zesty, juicy layers of fruit and herbs, wrapped up in silky tannins and a medium body. Chocolate-orange notes to close. Delicious now." 

Winemaker 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." 

From the Producer: 

"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." 

Alcohol: 14% 

Certified Organic 

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