Tasting Notes

‘Primo Rosso’ is deep ruby red in color. There are rich aromas of ripe wild berry fruit on the nose which continue on the palate. It is well-structured and well-balanced with a long finish. It is a versatile wine that pairs well with a wide variety of cuisine, especially meat-based first courses and fat-rich fish.

Winery	Mesa
Region	Sardegna
Varietal	Carignano, Syrah
Location of Vineyards	Sulcis Iglesiente area
Type of Planting	Traditional
Soil	Naturally sandy and chalky with good nutrients and minerals
Type of Cultivation	“Alberello” bush training with low wires
Vinification	Harvest takes in early September for the Syrah and late September for the Carignano. Maceration on the skins lasts 10 days at controlled temperatures.
Aging	50 % of the wine continues its maturation in 3 and 4-year old barriques. The remainder ages in steel tanks for several months. A minimum of 2 months’ bottle-aging follows.
Alcohol Content	13–13.5%
Oenologist	Stefano Cova