The 2021 (0.375) CARIGNANO DEL SULCIS Riserva Rocca Rubia by SANTADI is a still red wine from Sardinia, a region renowned for the quality of its wine production. This DOC wine originates from vineyards cultivated in the lower Sulcis on medium-textured sandy and clay soils, where manual harvesting at the end of September ensures the utmost care of the grapes. The vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature and prolonged maceration enhance the typical characteristics of Carignano grown as a bush vine. Vintage: 2021 Alcohol content: 14.5 Winery: Alberello Harvest/Vintage: Manual harvest at the end of September. Organoleptic notes: Deep ruby red colour, almost impenetrable. Intense fruity notes of blackberries, blueberries, vanilla, myrtle, leather, and liquorice. Broad and velvety, with great structure and aromatic persistence, it is a full-bodied wine. Soil: Medium-textured sandy and clay soils. Vineyard: Vineyards cultivated in the lower Sulcis still on their own roots (Latin vineyard). Vinification/Aging: The grapes, once destemmed and crushed, are fermented and macerated for 12-14 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature around 25-28°C. During this period, frequent pump-overs facilitate the transfer of the noble tannins for which the bush-trained Carignano is particularly endowed. A wine of great structure and aromatic persistence that lends itself to various tasting occasions. The Carignano del Sulcis Riserva Rocca Rubia is an authentic product of Sardinian tradition, recommended for those who wish to explore the intense and complex flavours of a quality still red wine.