Rocca Rubia Riserva Carignano del Sulcis DOC 1,5 l Magnum - Cantina di Santadi

The grapes for the powerful Rocca Rubia Riserva Carignano del Sulcis DOC from Cantina di Santadi come from the vineyards near the Mediterranean coast of the Sulcis region in south-western Sardinia. This top wine impresses in the glass with its intense, almost opaque ruby red color. On the nose, Rocca Rubia develops intense aromas of local myrtle, blueberry, blackberry, leather, vanilla and liquorice.

The full-bodied Rocca Rubia from Santadi is velvety and full on the palate with long-lasting aromas and a great structure.

Growing and vinification of the Rocca Rubia Riserva Carignano del Sulcis DOC from Cantina di Santadi

This wine is made from 100% Carignano grapes. The vines are grown in the Sulcis region in south-western Sardinia as small trees in the old Latin style. The grapes for this powerful, tannin-rich wine thrive on the sandy, loamy, barren soil. After harvesting and separation from the stems, the grapes remain in steel tanks at a controlled temperature for around 14 days. During this time, the mash is repeatedly stirred so that the noble tannins, which are particularly rich in the Carignano grown in small trees, are transferred to the must. After fermentation, the Rocca Rubia is transferred to new and two-year-old French barrique barrels, where it is aged for 10 to 12 months. A few months in the bottle help the wine to develop its rich bouquet.

Dining recommendation for the Rocca Rubia from Santadi

Serve this brilliant red wine from Sardinia with red meat, wild boar, suckling pig and well-aged Sardinian sheep's milk cheese.

Reviews for the Rocca Rubia from Santadi

Italy's top rating agency Gambero Rosso has already awarded the Rocca Rubia Riserva Carignano del Sulcis from Cantina di Santadi 2 glasses on several occasions, while Wine Advocate Robert Parker awarded it 91 points.

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