The word Manténghja is an ancient blessing in Gallurese dialect. The characteristics of this wine echo all the flavours and aromas of its land of origin.

Grape variety: 100% Carignano
Vineyards: Sulcis
DOC: IGT Isola dei Nuraghi
Age of vineyards: 15-60+ years old
Aspect and altitude: east-south/east facing, 1-100m a.s.l.
Soil: sandy
Vine training system: head-trained and vertical trellis, 5,000 plants/ha
Harvest: hand-harvesting
Grape yield per hectare: 60-70 q/ha
First vintage: 1999
Release for sale: 3 years after harvest
Ageing potential: 8-10 years after release for sale

Colour: deep ruby red with intense purple hues
Aroma: very concentrated and vibrant, with hints of redcurrants, blackberries, blueberries, juniper berries, mint, coffee and chocolate
Flavour: full, warm, rounded and juicy with ripe fruit. Lingering flavour leads to a mouthfilling finish sustained by considerable texture and finely woven tannins