Fòla represents the essence of Cannonau. The vineyards are strictly controlled, following with great care and attention the maturation process and the increase of sugars level. This vine has found its ideal habitat in Sardinia and only on this island gets that aromatic and polyphenols richness, that make it “unique”. A complex wine, moderately alcoholic, rich in extract, balanced and intense.
 
*What’s in a Name: FÒLA (Gallura’s dialect) – Fable
 
Classification: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Grape variety: Cannonau 100%
Place of origin: Monti - Sardinia (Italy)
Soil: Tend to loose and sandy
Above sea level: 700 m
Grape yield of hectare: 65 q.li/ha
Wine training system: Guyot
Plants: 5000 Plants/ha
Harvesting: End of September- beginning of October
Vinification Technique: The grapes are picked by hand in boxes. The thermo controlled fermentation takes a few days to extract all the polyphenolic potential of the grapes. The malolactic fermentation and the subsequent maturation are made in stainless steel tanks and big barrels.
Temperature of fermentation: 24-26°C
Fermentation time: 10-15 days
Maturation: Lees in stainless steel tanks for 70 % of the mass Lees in oak barrels for 30 % of the mass
Time of bottling: In June of the year following the harvest
Ageing potential: 8-10 years
Color: Ruby red with violet intense reflections
Aroma: Rich bouquet, Amarena cherry, in the end fine notes of mint
Taste: Smooth, long finish
Serving: With any kind of wild, spicy Sardinian pecorino