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SantadiRocca Rubia, Carignano del Sulcis Riserva 2022
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SantadiRocca Rubia, Carignano del Sulcis Riserva 2022
Size75cl
Vintage2022
ABV14.5%
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
Main GrapeCarignano (100%)
ExpressionRed, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied

Tasting note

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.

Awards

Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Silver

Viticulture

Sulcis’ sandy coastline is one of the few places where pre-phylloxera rootstock still thrives. Fine, wind-blown sand naturally prevents phylloxera from laying eggs. This red grape is produced only from alberello (bush) vines grown in sandy soils like Cantina Santadi’s.

Vinification

After destemming and crushing, grapes ferment and macerate for 12–14 days in stainless steel at 25-28°C with frequent pump-overs to extract Carignano’s tannins. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures 10–12 months in first- and second-use French oak, then several months in bottle to refine aroma, flavour and bouquet.

Food Match

The best accompaniment to this wine, try any one of these: teriyaki pork chops and Thai vegetables, pan-seared filet mignon with roasted potatoes and Merlot sauce or a grilled sirloin steak with anise- basil butter.

ClosureNatural Cork
Suitable for
Vegans
Vegetarians
Grape Varieties
Carignano100%
Allergens
Sulphur
SKU Code27716122