Carignano, awarded James Suckling
Carignano is a grape variety present in many countries bordering the Mediterranean basin. It is native to Spain, where it is known by the name of Cariñena and is widespread in the French regions of Languedoc and Roussillon. In Italy it is grown mainly in southern Sardinia, in particular in the Sulcis area, where it has found a perfect habitat on sandy soils near the sea, thanks to its preference for hot and dry climates. It produces intense, rich and complex wines, with dense tannins but of fine finesse.
Carignano del Sulcis DOC Riserva Rocca Rubia 2021 Cantina di Santadi
The Carignano del Sulcis Riserva Rocca Rubia of Cantina Santadi was born in the vineyards of the lower Sulcis, in Sardinia.
It is produced exclusively from Carignano del Sulcis grapes harvested and selected entirely by hand between the second half of September and the first half of October. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25 - 28 ° C for about 12 - 14 days. Subsequently the wine is aged for about 10 - 12 months in French oak barrels.
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The Carignano del Sulcis Terre Brune of Cantina Santadi was born in the vineyards of the lower Sulcis, in Sardinia.
It is mainly produced with Carignano del Sulcis and Bovaleddu grapes, harvested entirely by hand between the second half of September and the first half of October. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about 15 days. Subsequently the wine matures in barrique and in French oak barrels for a maximum of 16-18 months and refines for another 1...
View product pageCarignano del Sulcis DOC Superiore Terre Brune 2019 Cantina di Santadi
The Carignano del Sulcis Terre Brune of Cantina Santadi was born in the vineyards of the lower Sulcis, in Sardinia.
It is mainly produced with Carignano del Sulcis and Bovaleddu grapes, harvested entirely by hand between the second half of September and the first half of October. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about 15 days. Subsequently the wine matures in barrique and in French oak barrels for a maximum of 16-18 months and refines for another 1...
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