AKÈNTA
SPARKLING VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA DOC EXTRA DRY

Akènta, the Sardinian sparkling wine that conquers from the first sip, comes from a careful selection of Vermentino di Sardegna DOC grapes hand-picked and sparkling in autoclave (Charmat method), where the yeasts enhance fragrant aromas and allow the formation of a fine and persistent perlage. Akènta is a precious and unique extradry, born in a large oasis in the north west of Sardinia: the Porto Conte Natural Park which for the first time assigns its sustainability label to this label, a recognition of its origin from a protected area.
The vineyards have rows exposed to the sun, caressed by the wind after riding the waves: this Vermentino is truly the Vermentino of the sea.
The name Akènta derives from the Sardinian “A kent’annos”, an auspicious saying: this sparkling wine carries within itself all the positive notes of good wishes, combined with the beauty of Sardinia.

Grapes: 100% Vermentino
Vineyard location: Alghero, Porto Conte Natural Park area and Park logo
Soil type: calcareous-clayey soils
Harvest: second half of August
Climate: warm, windy
Training system: Guyot
Plant density: 4000 plants / hectare
Yield: 130 quintals / hectare
Average age of vines: 12 years, young vineyards in full production
Vinification and aging: soft pressing; after a first fermentation of 10 days at 15 ° C, sparkling wine is made in an autoclave for a period of two months during which the noble lees remain, in continuous agitation, in contact with the wine. The process is completed with a month of aging in the bottle.
Color: bright pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Fine and persistent perlage.
Bouquet: intense of white and yellow flowers with a good fruitiness, which combines well with a light note of bread crust.
Taste: fresh, savory and salty with a fruity finish.
Pairings: excellent as an aperitif and ideal to accompany all dishes based on fish, seafood and shellfish.
Serving temperature: 6 ° -7 ° C.
Alcohol: 11.5-12% vol.
Residual sugars: 13
Acidity: 5.8
Number of bottles: 300.000