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Vigna'ngena
The word Vigna‘ngena means “someone else’s vineyard” in Gallurese dialect. It was originally made with grapes from rented vineyards, now owned by the estate.
Grape variety: 100% Vermentino Vineyards: Capichera in Gallura DOC: DOCG Vermentino di Gallura Age of vineyards: 10-15 years old Aspect and altitude: east-west facing, 120 m a.s.l. Soil: sandy, stony soil rich in fragmented granite rock, typical of Gallura Vine training system: vertical trellis, 5.000 plants/ha Grape yeld for hectare: 60/80 q/ha Firts vintage: 1994 Release for sale: 9 months after harvest Ageing potential: 2/3 years after release for sale Colour: pale straw-yellow with very clear light greenish hues Aroma: intense floral sensations of orange-blossom, iris, broom and hawthorn, and fruity, pleasantly mineral hints of yellowapples. Flavour: fresh and lively with full, fragrant fruit and a lovely fruity, lingering finish
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