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Cantina Giba Rosso Carignano - 2022
Carignano del Sulcis DOC
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
100% Carignano
Appellation
Carignano del Sulcis DOC
Vineyard Designation
Giba, Masainas, S.Anna Arresi
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested between the last decade of August and beginning of September
Aging
85% aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats and 15% in old barriques.
Alcohol %
14
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A hint of complexity in this velvety presentation of richness... mature fruit and untrammeled undergrowth provide for hearty deliciousness.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
100% Carignano
Appellation
Carignano del Sulcis DOC
Vineyard Designation
Giba, Masainas, S.Anna Arresi
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested between the last decade of August and beginning of September
Aging
85% aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats and 15% in old barriques.
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Wine Profile / Tasting Notes
This versatile Carignano offers aromas of ripe red fruit accompanied by pleasant herbal notes and a hint of baking spices. On the palate, it is fruity and velvety, with a medium to full-bodied profile. It is savory, deep, and persistent, with a well-integrated tannic structure. This wine can be enjoyed alone as an aperitif or paired with any meal.
Awards
Vintage 2012-2016-2017: Berebene best price-quality wine
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 vines: 10-25 years. Training system: Cordon Royat / bush. Density: 4.000-6.000 plants per hectare. Yield: 6,000 Kg per hectare
Production Notes
60,000 bottles produced. Spontaneous / natural alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 85% aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats and 15% in old barriques.
Winemaker Notes
Carignano is an ancient grape that has been native to this area for over 2,000 years. Although it is found in other regions of Italy and in France, it remains a somewhat unsung hero, producing fantastic varietal wines for those who can tame the vigorous vine. With late budding and ripening, high yields, and susceptibility to powdery mildew and grapevine moths, Carignano seems tricky and unwieldy. Yet, the vine flourishes in Sulcis' particular climate. "We believe in Carignano!" he exclaims, "Unadulterated, and in its full varietal expression". Giba Rosso is a truly amazing Sardinian wine with a complex bouquet, great depth, and a stunning finish. This traditional Carignano is made following the company's philosophy of minimal intervention and maximum respect for local traditions.
Food & Wine Pairing
Best paired with meat ragù, game and roasted or grilled pork.
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. Cantina Giba is one of the few European vineyards using ungrafted vines. In the early 1900s, phylloxera, a tiny spider 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.
