Maluentu, Nieddera rosso della Valle del Tirso IGT (2023) - Contini
This red wine comes from the vineyards of Sardinia, specifically from the Oristano area. It is made from Nieddera, a variety that almost disappeared but is enjoying renewed popularity thanks to its uniqueness and versatility. Maluentu offers intense scents of ripe red fruit and spice, with a full, velvety flavour that makes it perfect alongside robust meat dishes.
Maluentu, Nieddera rosso della Valle del Tirso IGT (2023) - Contini
Type: Red Wine
Area: Italy, Sardinia, Valle del Tirso
Appellation: Valle del Tirso IGT
Grape variety: Nieddera
Vintage: 2023
Winery: Contini
Alcohol: 13.5%
The appellation: Valle del Tirso IGT
The IGT Valle del Tirso appellation is one of Sardinia's Indicazioni Geografiche Tipiche, located in the central part of the island, along the course of the river Tirso. This classification allows producers to express the diversity and quality of Sardinian viticulture, combining tradition and innovation. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, the fertile soils and the long winemaking tradition, the wines of the Tirso Valley stand out for their freshness, aromatic character and strong bond with the land.
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Who makes it: Contini
Founded in 1898, Cantine Contini is one of the oldest wine estates in Sardinia. Based at Cabras, on the western coast of the island, the winery has managed to combine tradition and innovation in making wines that tell the story of the land. From the famous Vernaccia di Oristano, a unique wine aged oxidatively under its characteristic flor veil, to reds of great personality such as Nieddera and Barrile, Contini is a benchmark for lovers of Sardinian wine.
Find out more about ContiniThe vine of Maluentu, Nieddera rosso della Valle del Tirso IGT
Nieddera
Nieddera is an ancient black grape variety indigenous to Sardinia, grown mainly in the province of Oristano, in the western part of the island. This variety is an important part of the Sardinian winegrowing tradition, known for producing wines marked by freshness, structure and a distinct aromatic personality. Thanks to its strong bond with the land, Nieddera has recently been rediscovered and given new value, finding a place both as a single variety and in blends with other local varieties.
Find out moreMaluentu, Nieddera rosso della Valle del Tirso IGT: the area
Valle del Tirso
The Tirso Valley, in western Sardinia, is one of the most fertile and significant farming areas on the island. Crossed by the river Tirso, the longest watercourse in Sardinia, this valley is an important centre of agricultural and wine production, marked by a varied landscape and a favourable climate. Known for its authentic wines, deeply tied to the land, the Tirso Valley is a benchmark for the promotion of native grape varieties and Sardinian winemaking tradition.
Find out more about Valle del TirsoClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Clay
Geographical setting: Valley
Profile of Maluentu, Nieddera rosso della Valle del Tirso IGT
Primary aromas: Ripe red fruit, Mineral, Spices
Secondary aromas: Pepper, Spice, Vanilla, Violet
Tasting notes: This red wine stands out for its extraordinary depth of colour, a deep ruby red. On the nose it offers a complex, enveloping bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruit, spice and a touch of liquorice. In the mouth it is structured and long, with well-balanced tannins that make it a wine of great personality and character. It stands out for a long, harmonious finish, with a slightly bitterish aftertaste. Perfect paired with meat dishes and aged cheeses.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Tannin | Well integrated |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Medium / Long |
| Colour | Crimson red |
| Clarity | Clear |
Winemaking methods used for Maluentu, Nieddera rosso della Valle del Tirso IGT
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreExtended maceration (2–3 weeks)
Extended maceration, lasting between 2 and 3 weeks, is a traditional red winemaking technique used to obtain wines of great structure, depth and ageing potential. Over this period the skins stay in contact with the must for longer than average, allowing a more intense extraction of colour, tannins and complex aromatic compounds. It is typical of wines built for long ageing, made to express themselves over time.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Maluentu, Nieddera rosso della Valle del Tirso IGT
In bottle
Ageing in bottle is a fundamental stage in the production of quality wines, during which the wine continues to develop in an oxygen-free environment. This process allows the wine to harmonise its components, soften the tannins and develop more complex, mature aromas, without the external influence of wood or other materials. Ageing in bottle can last from a few months to several years, depending on the type of wine and the style sought, and is particularly used for structured red wines, long-lived whites and metodo classico sparkling wines, improving their elegance, finesse and length on the palate.
Find out moreIn concrete (1–6 months)
Ageing in concrete vats for 1–6 months is a practice increasingly appreciated in winemaking for its ability to combine stability, neutrality and natural micro-oxygenation. Concrete, a porous and thermally stable material, allows a gentle maturation of the wine, similar to that of wood but without imparting any aroma, keeping the varietal characteristics and the freshness of the fruit intact.
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