HERCULIS

HERCULIS – Red Wine IGT Isola dei Nuraghi

Mythology tells that Hercules, in 2280 B.C., grasped the northern end of Sardinia and tore it from the Nurra peninsula. He squeezed it so tightly in his fist that he narrowed its center, leaving three inlets shaped like his mighty fingers. Because of this, the Romans named the island *Herculis Insula*.

Classification:
Red Wine Isola dei Nuraghi IGT.
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.

Number of Bottles:
25,000

Production Municipality:
Sorso (SS)

Altitude:
70 meters above sea level

Soil Type:
Medium-textured – sandy, with a fair presence of stones

Training System:
Spurred cordon

Planting Density:
5,681 vines/ha

Yield per Hectare:
55 quintals/ha

Harvest:
Manual, during the 2nd or 3rd decade of September

Vinification:
Cooling of harvested grapes using refrigerated storage. Bunch sorting, gentle destemming, berry selection. Cold maceration and fermentation on the skins for 20 days in stainless steel at 24°C.

Aging:
6 months in stainless steel, 12 months in second-use French oak barriques, and at least 6 months in bottle before release.

Color:
Deep ruby red with purple highlights

Aroma:
A symphony of red fruits, Mediterranean scrub, and spices for a rich and complex bouquet.

Taste:
Sapid, rich, and fruity, with acidity that supports the alcohol. Velvety, fine, and persistent tannins. Long and satisfying finish.

Total Acidity:
5.8 g/l

Dry Extract:
30.5 g/l

Residual Sugar:
1.8 g/l

Alcohol:
Approx. 15%