Carignano del Sulcis

Carignano del Sulcis is an appellation of Sardinia, Italy.

The vineyards are given over to Carignan.

Vines root into free-draining.

The climate is mediterranean, running maritime.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal, hills and valley floor.

Red wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows bold and robust and fresh and vibrant.

Quality is codified by the DOC, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Argiolas, Cantina Santadi and Sella & Mosca.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta with rich sauces, stews and aged cheeses.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Bold and robust.

Rosé: Fresh and vibrant.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Andaras Carignano del Sulcis, Sardinia, Italy
• Cala di Seta 'Desea' Carignano del Sulcis, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina di Calasetta 'Piede Franco' Carignano del Sulcis, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina Giba '6 Mura' Carignano del Sulcis, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina Giba Carignano del Sulcis, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina Mesa 'Meno Buio' Carignano del Sulcis, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina Mesa Buio Carignano del Sulcis, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina Mesa Gavino Carignano del Sulcis Riserva, Sardinia, Italy

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Pasta with rich sauces
• Stews
• Aged cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Carignano del Sulcis: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Sardinia guide.