Rich, velvety, and refined, the Carignano presents itself as a native Sardinian grape variety, also known to many as Graciano from Spain. In Spain, it is often integrated into noble blends and highly valued for its intense aroma and fine range of scents. The Pedrastella vines thrive on a plateau in southern Sardinia at an altitude of about 350 meters. The soil is characterized by clay, sand, and limestone.
In the glass, it displays a robust ruby red color with brilliant reflections. A full bouquet of red fruits, cherry, and blackberry, perfectly spiced with a pleasant peppery note. On the palate, it is wonderfully balanced. It has aged for six months in French oak barriques, now captivating with a wonderful velvety texture and extremely elegant tannins. The finish is impressively long.
A powerful wine, just as one would wish. A companion for special moments.
Harvest: from the first week of October, hand-picked. After destemming and crushing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for about 3 weeks, using the Delastage technique. Aging: approximately 6 months in French oak barrels.
Refinement: at least 4 months in steel tanks.
Color: Intense, brilliant ruby red.
Bouquet: Fragrant with small red fruits, cherry and blackberry, spicy aromas of pepper and leather.
Taste: Balanced and velvety, with elegant tannins and a long finish, full-bodied. Acidity (g/l tartaric acid): 5.5 g/l
Serving suggestion: With red, roasted, or sauced meat, flavorful and spicy pasta or rice dishes, mature cheese.
Drinking recommendation: Serving temperature 16-18°C. We recommend decanting the wine before drinking.
Contains sulfites.
*If no wine from this vintage is available, we will send the wine from the following year.
