
Jankara Lu Nieddu Colli del Limbara IGT - JankaraIn the glass, the Jankara Lu Nieddu Colli del Limbara from Jankara reveals a dense ruby red color. When swirled in the wine glass to allow some air in, this red wine shows a high viscosity, which is manifested in tears on the glass rim. With a bit of time in the glass, this red wine from Italy offers wonderfully expressive aromas of sour cherry and blackberry, rounded off by other fruity nuances contributed by aging in oak barrels. This red wine from Jankara is for wine lovers who prefer it absolutely dry. The Jankara Lu Nieddu Colli del Limbara comes very close to that, having been vinified with just 2 grams of residual sugar. Thanks to its balanced fruit acidity, the Jankara Lu Nieddu Colli del Limbara caresses the palate with a velvety mouthfeel without sacrificing freshness. In the finish, this red wine from the region of Sardinia ultimately delights with beautiful length. Again, hints of sour cherry and blackberry are evident. Vinification of the Jankara Lu Nieddu Colli del Limbara by Jankara The foundation for the powerful Jankara Lu Nieddu Colli del Limbara from Sardinia is grapes from the varieties Barbera, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cannonau, Dolcetto, and Parellada. After being hand-harvested, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. The vinification concludes with aging for 12 months in oak barriques. Food recommendation for the Jankara Lu Nieddu Colli del Limbara This Italian red wine should be enjoyed best at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, but is also a delight when enjoyed on its own.