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Cantina Giba Rosato di Carignano - 2018
Carignano del Sulcis DOC Rosato
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
100% Carignano
Appellation
Carignano del Sulcis Rosato DOC
Vineyard Designation
Giba, Masainas, S.Anna Arresi
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested between the last week of August and the beginning of September
Aging
Matures in stainless steel tanks on the lees followed by at least one month in bottle.
Alcohol %
11.5
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Sometimes you should expect the unexpected... A light pink veil presents depth and sweetness in the bouquet, complemented by a dry, tasty minerality that will surprise you.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
100% Carignano
Appellation
Carignano del Sulcis Rosato DOC
Vineyard Designation
Giba, Masainas, S.Anna Arresi
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested between the last week of August and the beginning of September
Aging
Matures in stainless steel tanks on the lees followed by at least one month in bottle.
Alcohol %
11.5
Wine Profile
Wine Profile / Tasting Notes
The Cantina Giba Rosato di Carignano 2018 is a remarkable wine that showcases the distinct characteristics of the Carignano grape from the Sulcis region. This rosé has a light pink hue (now darker in color due to bottle aging) and offers a complex bouquet with notes of freshly harvested ripe fruit, minty herbs, and a captivating minerality. On the palate, it is light yet savory, with a dry, tasty minerality that enhances its appeal.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyard location: Giba, Masainas, Sant’Anna Arresi. Soil type: sand and clay loam. Exposition: South - South West. Altitude: 25-50 meters above sea level. Average age of the vineyard: 10-25 years. Training system: Cordon Royat / bush. Density: 4.000-6.000 plants per hectare. Yield: 6,000 Kg per hectare
Production Notes
Limited production, 2,000 bottles produced. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and matures in stainless steel tanks on the lees, followed by at least one month in the bottle. This process contributes to its fresh and mineral profile, making it a versatile wine suitable as an aperitif or paired with appetizers, fish dishes, seafood, and vegetables.
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
Ideal as an aperitif. Pairs well with appetizers and fish dishes, seafood and vegetables.
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.
