2021 Cantina Atzei Saragat Monica

Cantina Atzei is one of the newer winery projects in Sardinia, with the winemaking team led by Dennis Verdicchia and Sardinian winemaker Daniele Manca.  They produce high quality wines from a small selection of vineyards around the village of Mogoro in the south-western part of the island.  Their aim is to produce wine using lesser-known varieties and to introduce them to as many people as possible to enjoy outside of Sardinia.

The ‘Saragat’ Monica is a brilliant ruby red with flecks of purple.  It has intense notes of ripe red cherries and plum with a hint of baking spice on the palate, which shows great balance being underpinned by silky tannins and a great depth of dark fruit flavours.  This makes a great match for pulled pork, or slightly spicy dishes such as Penne all’arrabbiata.