Carignano del Sulcis Is Arenas 2017 Sardus Pater

In the Sardinian dialect "is arenas" means sands, indicating the sandy nature that distinguishes the soils of Sulcis and in particular of the island of Sant’Antioco.

GRAPES Carignano

ALCOHOL CONTENT 15%

ORIGIN

Vineyard located on the island of Sant'Antioco.

PROCESSING AND AGING

The grapes are destemmed-crushed and the must left to ferment with the marc in stainless steel containers for fifteen days; after racking, fermentation continues, again in steel. Once fermentation is complete, Is Arenas ages in Alliers oak barriques for ten months, during which time there is also malolactic fermentation; this phase is followed by refinement in the bottle for six months.

FEATURES

Color: intense and impenetrable ruby ​​red, tinged with warm garnet reflections.

Bouquet: sensations of fruit such as plum, berries, undergrowth and spicy nuances of vanilla.

Taste: structured and flowing, soft, good flavor, freshness and elegant tannins.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Excellent a structured aperitif, to be accompanied by flakes of Pecorino Sardo. At the table it accompanies important first courses, perhaps with full-bodied sauces.

AWARDS AND PRIZES

5 STARS WINES VINITALY 94 Points

MERANO WINEHUNTER Red Medal

DECANTER WINE WORLD AWARDS Bronze Medal

CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES Silver Medal

Carignano del Sulcis "Is Arenas" Sardus Pater won the 3 Glasses of Gambero Rosso for 5 consecutive times between 2005 and 2009.