The 2022 CARIGNANO DEL SULCIS Riserva Rocca Rubia by SANTADI is a still wine with DOC designation from Sardinia, an Italian region renowned for the quality of its red wines. This Carignano is made from vineyards cultivated in the lower Sulcis, on sandy and clayey medium-textured soils, with grapes hand-picked at the end of September. The winemaking process involves fermentation and maceration in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 12-14 days, thus enhancing the noble tannins typical of the bush-trained Carignano. Vintage: 2022 Alcohol content: 14.5 Winery: Alberello Harvest/Vintage: Hand-picked 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: Predominantly sandy and clayey medium-textured soils. Vineyard: Vineyards cultivated in the lower Sulcis still on their own roots (Latin vineyard). Winemaking/Aging: The grapes, once destemmed and crushed, are fermented and macerated for 12-14 days in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures around 25-28°C. During this period, frequent pump-overs facilitate the transfer of the noble tannins for which bush-trained Carignano is particularly endowed. A wine of great structure and persistence, ideal for those wishing to discover the authentic expressions of the Sardinian territory. The 2022 CARIGNANO DEL SULCIS Riserva Rocca Rubia lends itself to multiple culinary pairings and is an excellent choice to enrich one's cellar. We recommend tasting it slowly to fully appreciate its characteristics.