The wine region of Carignano del Sulcis is located in the region of Sardaigne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Santadi or the Domaine Mesa produce mainly wines red, pink and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Carignano del Sulcis are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Vermentino and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Carignano del Sulcis often reveals types of flavors of cherry, menthol or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, floral or cigar.
In the mouth of Carignano del Sulcis is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth. We currently count 27 estates and châteaux in the of Carignano del Sulcis, producing 67 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Carignano del Sulcis go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.
wines from the region of Carignano del Sulcis go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust, cannelloni with brocciu from jeanne or lamb tagine with apricots.
