Product Description
Santadi Carignano del Sulcis Superiore “Terre Brune” DOC
95% Carignano and 5% Bovaleddu. Santadi Carignano del Sulcis Superiore “Terre Brune” DOC is an intense crimson with slight garnet hues and a very complex bouquet of impressive finesse, recalling plums, blueberries, sweet spices, laurel, juniper, tobacco and chocolate
The coupling of innovative spirit with careful respect for local traditions is the guiding principle for our grape growers and winemakers. Their constant commitment is directed both at honouring our Winery, and at safeguarding a true heritage of tradition, culture, taste, style and history which are the vital essence of our agricultural reality.
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 95% Carignano and 5% Bovaleddu
Region: Sardinia
Vineyards: From vineyards located in five municipalities of the lower Sulcis district
Exposure: North/South/East/West
Soil: Medium mixture, with clay, sand and limestone composition
Vine Training: Bush-trained/counter-espalier-trained vineyards
Time of Harvest: Late September to mid-October
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 90,000 bottles
Vinification Process: Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, for about 15 days. During this period, pomace maceration enables complete diffusion of the polyphenols contained in the skins into the must.
Aging Process: The wine is aged in Allier and Tronçais oak barriques lasts 16-18 months with an additional year in bottle.
Alcohol Content: 15.00%
Cellaring: Up to 15 years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
| Weight | 19.6 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 12.6 × 9.8 × 6.7 in |
| Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
| Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 bottles per case |