Winery Terra SassaCarignano del Sulcis
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
The Carignano del Sulcis of the Winery Terra Sassa is in the top 10 of wines of Carignano del Sulcis.
Taste structure of the Carignano del Sulcis from the Winery Terra Sassa
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Carignano del Sulcis of Winery Terra Sassa in the region of Sardinia is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Carignano del Sulcis
Pairings that work perfectly with Carignano del Sulcis
Original food and wine pairings with Carignano del Sulcis
The Carignano del Sulcis of Winery Terra Sassa matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of family potluck, pasta with arrabiata or mamyjaja lamb mouse tagine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Terra Sassa's Carignano del Sulcis.
Discover the grape variety: Mouyssaguès
Mouyssaguès is a grape variety that originated in the southwest of France. Today it occupies just under a hectare, whereas in the past it filled the entire Lot valley. Its adult leaves have between 7 and 9 lobes. These turn completely red in the autumn. Its blue-black berries are elliptical and short. As for its truncated cone-shaped bunches, they are of medium size. They are also compact and winged. Mouyssaguès has only one approved clone, 1.150. A dozen others have been planted in Aveyron. Mouyssaguès can bud in the middle or late, 8 to 10 days after Chasselas. It ripens early for the second time. Vigorous, it is not very sensitive to the various diseases common to these grape varieties. Although productive, it is preferable to prune it long. The mouyssaguès makes a very astringent and coloured wine. This variety can also be called negret, faroneux, rouge menu or peyregord. Because of its high yield, it is often called the poor man's vine.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Carignano del Sulcis from Winery Terra Sassa are 2016, 2015, 0
Informations about the Winery Terra Sassa
The Winery Terra Sassa is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Carignano del Sulcis to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Carignano del Sulcis
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.
The wine region of Sardinia
Sardinia, located 240 km off the west coast of mainland Italy, is the second largest island in the Mediterranean. With an area of about 9,300 square miles, it is almost three times the Size of Corsica, its immediate neighbor to the North, and only slightly smaller than the other major Italian island, Sicily. The island, called Sardegna by its Italian-speaking inhabitants, has belonged to various empires and kingdoms over the centuries. This is reflected in its place names, architecture, languages and dialects, and its unique portfolio of wine grapes.
The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration
Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.
