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Arruga Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC wine — Sardus Pater winery — Dionysus

Arruga Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC

by Sardus Pater · Sardinia, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2015Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2009 vintage
  • Tre Bicchieri 2012Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2007 vintage
Appellation
Carignano del SulcisDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Carignano
Alcohol
15.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Sardus PaterSardinia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vines are 80 years old on average. The vineyard is reached by the road that inspired the wine’s name.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in late September and vinified in stainless-steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques.

Ageing

The wine matures in French oak barrels for 12 months, followed by 12 months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Elegant.

Label / history

“Arruga” means “road” in Sardinian dialect, referring to the road leading to the vineyard.