Grotta Rossa Carignano del Sulcis DOC
A charming and fruit-forward wine, with earthy, peppery notes, good structure, and a food-friendly style.
Wine exported to
Bermuda, USA, Canada, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2016 | Vinous87
- 2013 | Wine Spectator88
- 2012 | Wine Enthusiast89
- 2011 | James Suckling90
- 2010 | Wine & Spirits88
- 2010 | The Tasting Panel88
Grape Varieties:
100% Carignano
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Type of yeast:
Selected
Fermentation temperature:
24-26 °C (75,2-78,8 °F)
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Concrete
Aging before bottling:
3 months
Aging in bottle:
3 months
Closure:
Stelvin
Vineyard location:
Lower Sulcis, Sardinia
Soil composition:
Sand, clay and limestone
Vine training:
Spurred Cordon
Time of harvest:
Mid-September to mid-October
Total yearly production (in bottles):
350,000 bottles
Tasting notes:
Concentrated and deep ruby red. Intense and fruity with licorice on the finish. An elegant wine with good volume on the palate.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 14 -16 °C (57.2 - 60.8 °F).
Food pairings:
Pairs well with structured first courses and flavorsome red meat, light game and fancy poultry.
Alcohol:
14 % vol
Winemaker:
Riccardo Curreli - Consultant: Giorgio Marone
