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Cantina Giba 6 Mura Rosso - 2019
Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
100% Carignano
Appellation
Carignano del Sulcis Riversa DOC
Vineyard Designation
Giba, Masainas, Sant’Anna Arresi, Porto Pino, Calasetta
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested at the end of September
Aging
Aged in 750 and 225 liters oak barrels for at least 12 months.
Alcohol %
16
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This rare beauty has ancient roots and packs a powerful punch while maintaining her elegance with a wink of spunky charm...
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
100% Carignano
Appellation
Carignano del Sulcis Riversa DOC
Vineyard Designation
Giba, Masainas, Sant’Anna Arresi, Porto Pino, Calasetta
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested at the end of September
Aging
Aged in 750 and 225 liters oak barrels for at least 12 months.
Alcohol %
16
Wine Profile
Wine Profile / Tasting Notes
The unique terroir of the Sulcis region gives birth to a deep wine with an intense and aromatic bouquet, where notes of ripe red fruit are perfectly balanced with spices. This Carignano del Sulcis will surprise you with its personality and magnificence. Its color is an intense ruby red. On the nose, it reveals complex aromas of Mediterranean herbs and dark fruit notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with flavors of dark fruit and spice, complemented by well-integrated silky tannins. This wine boasts great personality and a long finish. It is aged in 750 and 225-liter oak barrels for at least 12 months.
Awards
Vintage 2009-2010-2011-2012-2015-2019: Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso / Vintage 2011: 94 pts Doctor Wine / Vintage 2012: 95 pts Doctor Wine / Vintage 2015: 96 points Doctor Wine
Vineyard Notes
Vineyard location: Giba, Masainas, Sant’Anna Arresi, Porto Pino, Calasetta. Soil type: sand and clay loam. Exposition: South - South West. Altitude: 0-50 meters above sea level. Average age of the vineyard: 40-110 years. Training system: typical Sardinian bush. Density: 5.000/7.000 plants per hectare. Yield: 1,500 - 4,000 Kg per hectare
Production Notes
14,000 bottles produced. Spontaneous / natural alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged in 750 and 225 liters oak barrels for at least 12 months.
Winemaker Notes
Carignano is an ancient grape that has been native to this area for over 2,000 years. While it is also found in other regions of Italy and France, it remains somewhat of an unsung hero, producing fantastic varietal wines for those who can tame the vigorous vine. Late budding and ripening, high yielding, and susceptible to powdery mildew and grapevine moths, Carignano can seem tricky and unwieldy. However, the vine flourishes in Sulcis' unique climate. "We believe in Carignano!" he exclaims, "Unadulterated, and in its full varietal expression."
Food & Wine Pairing
Pairs well with red meat, roasts, sausages, cured meats, seasoned cheeses and blue cheeses.
More Information
The Giba winery was established with the goal of creating wines that maintain a strong connection to their territory, capturing the unique features and potential of Sulcis. The "Cantina Giba" brand aims to convey its terroir through the quality of its wines, which is why single-variety vinification is employed for both Carignano and Vermentino. The vines, located in Calasetta, Sant’Antioco, Masainas, Nuxis, Giba, and Porto Pino, were selected for their suitability to this type of cultivation. In the early 1900s, phylloxera, a tiny insect that eats the roots and kills the vine, destroyed most of Europe's vineyards. As a result, 90% of vineyards were replanted with American rootstocks. Cantina Giba is one of the few European vineyards using ungrafted vines.
