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.
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
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 tournedos rossini with port sauce, pasta and peppers or marinated lamb chops.
