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Muristeddu Bovale Sardo

Here at FamigliaDemelas, we aim to produce wines that exalt the different native grape varieties of the territory, Cannonau, Muristeddu (BovaleSardo), Monica and further specific varieties of Mandrolisai. The result is a unicum beyond compare.


The lands in which these vines are cultivated in the territory of Atzara, Nuoro, are composed of granitic soils, formed from the disintegration of rocks over time and comprising coarse-grained sands mixed with clays, which contribute to making the wine so unique. 


The Cannonau  variety is cultivated all over Sardinia from the mountains to the plains, and is the native Sardinian black grape which is best known outside our island. It is characterized by a remarkable sugar content, and powerful aromatic impact.


Until a few years ago it was considered to have originated from Spain. However, the first written proof of the existence of Cannonau wine in Sardinia dates back to 1549, while the Spanish red wine known as Garnacha appears two centuries later.


A survey conducted by the University of Sassari has also shown that Cannonau and Grenache share only 82% of their genetic heritage, thus proving that Cannonau is native to Sardinia. 

The Bovale Sardo (or, as we prefer to call it, Muristeddu, in the Sardinian language ), is a grape variety that is especially widespread in the area of central Sardinia.


Two very important characteristics are: its high content of polyphenols (the higher the concentration of polyphenols, the more intense the colour of the wine), and high acidity.


Tests on seeds found in the Nuraghe Arrubiu of Orroli, have confirmed that Muristeddu was already in existence here in the second century A.D. (Sanges 2007), a fact that negates hypotheses as to its Spanish origin.


Of the three main grape varieties of Mandrolisai, the Monica is the most delicate, characterized by having the highest productivity, and the large size of its grape bunches.

Its origin is currently unknown.


On the basis of the above considerations, and until proven otherwise, it is thus appropriate to consider the Monica as a vine that is native to Sardinia, whilst awaiting new studies in this regard.

The wines we propose want to express the characteristics of the territory in the glass, with the particularity of the chromatic set that goes from the grapes to the wines, in a contemporary and elegant guise. The sense of harmonic balance of the sip is Mediterranean, welcoming, like this Earth, which is home.

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