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- Region Italy
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- Wine Style Fresh Spicy Reds
- Wine Type Red
- Grapes Cabernetfranc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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Details
Agricola Punica's Montessu IGT is a captivating blend hailing from Sardinia's Basso Sulcis region, a terroir characterized by its medium-textured calcareous, clay, and sandy soils. This red wine is a harmonious blend of 60% Carignano, 10% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Merlot. Each grape variety is vinified individually, undergoing fermentation with skins at temperatures between 25 and 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation for added roundness. The wine is then aged in used French oak barrels for approximately 12 months. The result is a wine of deep ruby red color, with an intensely fruity aroma that finishes with a touch of liquorice. On the palate, Montessu is elegant, full-bodied, and beautifully balanced, earning high praise and a 92/100 rating from James Suckling for both its 2019 and 2020 vintages.
Behind this "Sardinian Sassicaia" is the legendary winemaker Giacomo Tachis, the same mind that brought us the iconic Tuscan red, Sassicaia. The climate of the region, hot and dry in the summer and temperate in the winter, along with meticulous harvesting between late September and mid-October, contributes to the wine's unique character. Montessu is a wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for future sipping, offering a velvety texture, fine tannins, and a focused finish that speaks to its excellent length. It's a wine that promises an adventurous journey for the palate, whether you choose to drink it now or let it evolve in the cellar.
14% abv. Sardinia, Italy.
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Shipping
- Pricing For 1-12 bottles, shipping is $6.99 for Auckland, $8.99 for the North Island and $11.99 for the South Island. For 13 or more bottles, shipping is $11.99 for Auckland, $14.99 for the North Island and $17.99 for the South Island.
- Timing We estimate delivery to be up to 3-4 working days for urban NZ addresses, and up to 5 working days for rural delivery.
- Click and collect is available from our Albany warehouse shop.
- We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
- We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes. Delivery is via NZ Couriers.
Returns
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We’ll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the ‘Complete Orders’ link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We’ll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we’ve received and processed the returned item.
