TITLE: Zefiru

APPELLATION: Moscato di Cagliari DOC

PRODUCER: Locci Zuddas

REGION: Sardegna

SHORT_DESC: The vineyards are located in the most renowned hills of Medio Campidano, not far from the city of Cagliari, in southern Sardinia. The average age of the vines is 30 years, with a planting density of about 7000 vines per hectare. To maintain good grape quality, the bunches are selected before veraison, and the harvest takes place in the second half of August, after a slight withering on the vine. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel at low temperatures for 15 days and aging for 12 months in stainless steel with frequent batonnage.

OVERVIEW_PROCESS: Fermentation in stainless steel at low temperatures for 15 days and aging for 12 months in stainless steel with frequent batonnage. Aged in bottle.

OVERVIEW_SERVING_TEMP: 50–53°F

OVERVIEW_ALCOHOL: 14.0 %

PROFILE_COLOR: Deep golden yellow.

PROFILE_NOSE: Intense and velvety, with hints of candied fruit, almonds, and flowers.

PROFILE_FINISH: Sweet, full, soft, with caramel notes. Well-balanced with a long finish.

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PAIRING: Perfect with Sardinian desserts, biscuits, amaretti, and dried fruit. Also excellent for meditation.

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