Carignano del Sulcis Superiore TERRE BRUNE DOC CANTINA DI SANTADI

The Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC “Terre Brune” from the Santadi Winery is mainly made from Carignano grapes with a small percentage of Bovale Sardo, coming from old free-range vineyards grown as saplings on the sands near the sea in lower Sulcis. The soils are sandy and calcareous, while the Mediterranean climate favors slow and complete ripening. The collection is manual and takes place between early September and mid-October. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about fifteen days, with maceration on the skins and frequent reassembling to extract color, aromas and structure. The wine then ripens for about 18 months in fine-grained French oak barriques and completes its aging with about twelve months in the bottle, acquiring great elegance and longevity.

Characteristics of this Sardinian wine

In the glass it has an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections. Complex aromas of plum, blueberry, sweet spices, bay leaves, juniper, tobacco and chocolate emerge on the nose. In the mouth it is rich, warm, soft and enveloping, with elegant tannins and a long aromatic persistence that combines fruity and spicy notes.

Recommended pairings with this red wine from Cantina Santadi

It pairs perfectly with game, braised meats, important roasts, long-cooked red meats and aged cheeses, but it also pairs very well with tasty seafood dishes such as grilled bluefin tuna belly. The recommended service temperature is between 18 and 20 °C.