Is Arenas Carignano del Sulcis Riserva 2022

A structured and elegant ungrafted Carignano Riserva, perfect for substantial aperitifs and rich pasta dishes.

If you are a red wine enthusiast looking for new labels to discover, Is Arenas Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC is the perfect choice for you.

Its grapes grow on ungrafted, bush-trained vines on the Island of Sant'Antioco. Right at sea level, on sandy soils that give the wine its name ("is arenas" meaning "the sands"). A wine that will captivate you with its notes of plum, berries, undergrowth, and vanilla, and its structured yet smooth taste with elegant tannins.

This wine is suitable for you if:

• You love structured red wines
• You are looking for wines made from ungrafted vines
• You appreciate wines aged in oak barriques
• You like elegant reds for substantial aperitifs

Is Arenas Carignano del Sulcis Riserva is among the most appreciated by connoisseurs for its characteristics:

• Bush-trained ungrafted vines at sea level - an absolute rarity
• 10 months in Alliers oak barriques for complexity
• Structured yet smooth taste with elegant tannins
• Sandy soils of Sant'Antioco Island that impart finesse

If you are looking for a highly elegant Carignano Riserva, Is Arenas will not disappoint.

Main characteristics:

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Carignano
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.5%
ORIGIN: Island of Sant'Antioco, bush-trained ungrafted vineyards at sea level
COLOUR: Intense ruby red with garnet reflections
AROMA: Plum, berries, undergrowth, and spicy nuances of vanilla
TASTE: Structured and smooth, soft with good savouriness, freshness, and elegant tannins

Pairing suggestions:

Is Arenas Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC is excellent with substantial aperitifs featuring cured meats and aged cheeses. With meals, it pairs well with rich pasta dishes with full-bodied sauces. Serve at 16-18°C.

Awards and Recognitions:

• 5 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso - 5 consecutive times (2005-2009)
• 5 Stars Wines Vinitaly - 94 Points
• Merano WineHunter - Red Award
• Decanter Wine World Awards - Bronze Medal
• Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Silver Medal