Name: Pala - Essentija Bovale
SKU: 2147
Availability: InStock

Pala – Essentija Bovale

Price Matrix

Stock Quantities

Italy

Sardinia

Wine

Red

The Facts

UPCs

2021 (6pk/750ml) - 7 45163 83521 1
2020 (6pk/750ml) - 7 45163 83521 1

Origins Italy > Sardinia > Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

Appellation Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

Varietal Bovale

Cepage 100% Bovale

Winemaking After gentle pressing, maceration follows at controlled temperature with the addition of selected yeasts and lasts from 8-10 days. Next, the fermentation follows in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 22-24°C. After a light clarification, refinement follows for about 4 months in underground cement baths.

Aging 3 mos barriques, 3 months stainless steel, then bottle aged

Alcohol by Volume 14.0%

Annual Production 550 cases

Markets California

Trade and Media

Sales Sheet

Shelf Talker

The Character

Overall Intense & mature

Aromas Ripe plums and red cherries and dried roses

Mouthfeel Structured & ripe

Tasting Notes Deep ruby-red color consisting of clear burgundy reflections. Intense bouquet with notes of mature fruit. Dry on the palate with soft elegant tannins and overall good structure and acidity.

Selling Point Indigenous varietal championed by Pala

Pairings Game birds, roast & braised meats, mature non-spicy cheeses

Awards

2021 - 92pts Vinous, 91pts James Suckling
2020 - 93pts Vinous

Sustainability

2021 - Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Vegan
2020 - Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Vegan

The Story

Essentija (pronounce as essential without final l) is essentially A Bovale (sardo). That’s why we gave this name to the wine. We’ve been the pioneers of this varietal that was about to be abandoned in the central western coast of Sardinia were is usually planted in white sands very close lo the beach in old pre-phylloxera vines (ungrafted).
The Uras and San Nicolo d’Arcidano vineyards after six meters of white sands have a bottom of volcanic soil.

In the News!

Touring the Italian Side of Banville Wine Merchants with 5 Food-Friendly Brands: Part 2 - Read More

About Pala

Producer Story

The Pala estate was founded in Sardinia, Italy, in 1950 and was farmed by the Pala family for three generations. This tradition continues today under the guidance of Lia Tolaini-Banville and her passion for the terroir, the indigenous grapes, and the traditions of this extraordinary island.

Producer Story

The Pala estate was founded in Sardinia, Italy, in 1950 and was farmed by the Pala family for three generations. This tradition continues today under the guidance of Lia Tolaini-Banville and her passion for the terroir, the indigenous grapes, and the traditions of this extraordinary island.