Santadi Rocca Rubia Riserva Carignano Del Sulcis

Wine information: The arenaceous terrain of Sulcis' coastline is unique in that pre-phylloxera rootstock survives and thrives: the finely textured, wind-swept sand naturally prevents phylloxera from depositing its eggs. This red grape, incidentally, can only be produced from the grafts ‘alberello’ vine (‘goblet’ or bush), which in turn can only be grown on sandy soils such as Cantina Santadi’s. 100% Carignano aged in French oak casks for 10-12 months. Rich, ripe nose, almost perfumed wine with a delicious creamy character on the palate and bags of soft ripe blackcurrant fruit. The acidity is all there, balanced against soft, full tannins and there is great structure and mouthfeel. Succulent, round and complex. Try with red meats such as wild boar, roast suckling pig or mature Pecorino cheese.

 
     

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