Description
An elegant, medium- to full-bodied red, but with a gusty core of tannins and tightly knit flavors ripe black raspberry and blackberry fruit, delicate herbes de Provence, green olive and a touch of melted black licorice. It’s fresh and focused, with a rich vein of tangy mineral echoing on the finish. Lovely now, but this should start to shine with short-term aging. Carignano, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2023 through 2033. 12,500 cases made, 800 cases imported.
- Country: Italy
- Region: Sardinia
- Appellation: Isola Dei Nuraghi
- Size: 750ml
- Color: Red
Varietal
Carignan
Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.
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