GRAPE VARIETY Carignano 100% PRODUCTION AREA Island of Sant’Antioco POSITION VINEYARD Just above sea level TYPE OF TERROIR Sandy CULTIVATION SYSTEM Ungrafted “Alberello” DENSITY OF PLANTS 7.000/8.000 per hectare PRODUCTION PER HECTARE 4/5 tons AVERAGE AGE 70/80 years HARVESTING PERIOD 4th week in September VINIFICATION In steel for 15 days ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION In steel MALLOLACTIC FERMENTATION Performed entirely in barriques AGING In wood barriques for 10 months and in the bottle for a further 6 months
Bright ruby red in colour. Notes of red fruits, liquorice and myrtle, with a balsamic and spicy base on the nose. Soft and enveloping, silky texture with pronounced tannins and balanced freshness on the palate.
Food Pairings
Grilled red meats, beef, lamb Game (wild boar, venison) Aged cheeses (Pecorino, Fiore Sardo)