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 black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
The rapid rise of South Africa’s Swartland wine region over the past 20 years has been thrilling to watch. And arguably the most influential winemaker during this renaissance has – and continues to be – Eben Sadie. Sadie was in London recently for a vertical tasting of his flagship wines, the red blend Columella and white blend Palladius. He explained to a rapt audience of critics, buyers and sommeliers how his approach to winemaking has changed over the years, and revealed how he’s preparing fo ...
Glenfiddich has released a range of three luxury single malts, themed around time. The Time Re:Imagined collection includes 30-year-old, 40-year-old and 50-year-old expressions, priced from £900 up to £35,000. The whiskies have been matured in Speyside. Each one is presented in packaging designed to interpret different concepts of time. ‘In whisky production, we often talk about the role of malt masters and it is our responsibility to find the delicate balance between the taste of the whisky and ...
Establishing a vineyard isn’t something you just rush into these days. Identifying the right site, carrying out soil analysis, selecting suitable rootstocks and varieties, procuring equipment… We’ve made a lot of progress in the past 80 years. But perhaps we overthink such things. Some estates, such as Domaine Font de Courtedune, have grown organically, with major decisions often being made for practical, rather than stylistic, reasons. And the results, from Côtes-du-Rhône to Châteauneuf-du-Pape ...
