Pala Elima Monica di Sardegna Size::12 Bottle Case chalky soils of the slope

chalky soils of the slope

A long period of ageing in small oak barrels was needed to round off this very powerful wine

and bottled unfiltered

offering dark berry fruit wrapped in chalky tannins and lifted by vibrant acidity

This full-bodied wine is crafted from grapes grown in the vineyards of McLaren Vale

Pala Elima Monica di Sardegna Size::12 Bottle Case chalky soils of the slopeThe Monica red variety is one of the oldest vines in Sardinia. Its origins are disputed: one of the most probable theories is that it arrived in Sardinia in the 11th century, when the Camaldolite monks began to cultivate the lands around their monasteries, giving the grape its name. It is used on its own to produce the DOC wine of the same name, Monica di Sardegna. The vines are trained using the classic latin alberello system. Grapes Monica 100%.