Grotta Rossa Carignano del Sulcis DOC Santadi
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Wine of Carignano grapes vinified in purity from the sapling and espalier vineyards cultivated in the lower Sulcis.
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Wine of Carignano grapes vinified in purity from the sapling and espalier vineyards cultivated in the lower Sulcis.
Completely overwhelmed by the quality of this vineyard which dates back to the Middle Ages, Dourthe acquired the estate in 1990. For more than 25 years, a new viticultural approach has been applied to the entire vineyard, respecting the terroir and grape varieties in search of excellent quality....
Color: deep ruby red almost impenetrable. Bouquet: intense fruity notes of blackberries, blueberries, vanilla, myrtle, leather and licorice. Taste: wide and velvety, with great structure and aromatic persistence, it is a full-bodied wine.
Color: intense ruby red, with light garnet reflections. Bouquet: rare, complex notes: plums and blueberries, sweet spices, bay leaves, juniper, tobacco and chocolate. Taste: rich, warm, soft, fruity, spicy notes, tannins of rare elegance.
Color: intense ruby red, tending to garnet. Bouquet: complex Mediterranean notes, aromas of blueberries and ripe blackberries, spices tending to sweet, tobacco and chocolate. Taste: warm, soft, sweet tannins of rare intensity.
The grapes are harvested manually only when they have reached full sugar and polyphenolic ripeness. Some of the bunches are not de-stemmed. The duration of maceration depends on the years and the characteristics of the grapes, and can vary from 10 to 20 days, at a controlled temperature.
“Dried and bitter almonds. Nice balance between acidity and hazelnuts on the finish, which is long and satisfying. " IWSC Blandy's 10-year Sercial is fined and does not require decanting. It is excellent as an aperitif but also goes very well with appetizers, fish dishes and Indian cuisine. It...