Is Arenas Carignano Riserva 2020

In Sardinian dialect “is arenas” means the sands, indicating the sandy nature that characterizes the soils of Sulcis and in particular of the island of Sant'Antioco.

GRAPES Carignano

ALCOHOL CONTENT 14.5%

ORIGIN

Vineyards trained as bush vines at sea level, ungrafted, on the island of Sant'Antioco.

PROCESSING

The grapes are subjected to destemming and crushing and the must is left to ferment with the marc in stainless steel containers for fifteen days; after racking, fermentation continues, always in steel. Once fermentation is complete, Is Arenas matures in Allier oak barrels for ten months, a period during which malolactic fermentation also takes place; this phase is followed by refinement in the bottle for six months.

CHARACTERISTICS

Color: intense and impenetrable ruby ​​red, veined with warm garnet reflections.
Aroma: sensations of fruit such as plum, berries, undergrowth and spicy nuances of vanilla.
Taste: structured and smooth, soft, good flavour, freshness and elegant tannins.

COMBINATIONS

Is Arenas is a red wine that is excellent to accompany a structured aperitif, with cured meats and aged cheeses. At the table it accompanies important first courses, perhaps seasoned with full-bodied sauces.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

5 STARS WINES VINITALY - 94 Points

MERANO WINEHUNTER - Award Red

DECANTER WINE WORLD AWARDS - Bronze Medal

CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUSSELS - Silver Medal

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