Santadi Carignano del Sulcis Superiore “Terre Brune” DOC
95% Carignano and 5% Bovaleddu. Intense ruby red with light garnet highlights. An exceptional nose with complex notes of plum, blueberry, sweet spices, bay leaf, juniper, tobacco, and chocolate. The palate is rich, warm, velvety, fruity and spicy, with exceptionally elegant tannins.
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
Soil: Sand and clay
Vine Training: Bush-trained vines and ungrafted rootstock (Latin vineyard)
Time of Harvest: Late September to mid-October
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 90,000 bottles
Vinification Process: Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about 15 days. Maceration on skins allows for the complete diffusion of the polyphenolic substances found in the skins. The wine goes through early malolactic fermentation.
Aging Process: The wine ages in new French oak (fine grain) barriques for 16-18 months, giving the wine complexity, style and longevity followed by 12 months in bottle.
Alcohol Content: 15.00%
Cellaring: Up to 12 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 |