Description
The Carignano del Sulcis PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: Red, Rosé, Passito and Novello.
Production Area
The production area of Carignano del Sulcis PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Province of Sud Sardegna, in the Sardinia region.
Description of product typologies
Carignano del Sulcis PDO Rosso is ruby red, varying in intensity; it displays hints of red flowers, rose, berries and lavender on the nose; it is smooth and fresh on the palate. It can display Riserva and Superiore on the label. Carignano del Sulcis PDO Rosso must have matured for at least 40 days, commencing January 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced. Carignano del Sulcis PDO Rosato is pink, varying in intensity; it is fruity, floral and grassy on the nose; it is dry, harmonious and characteristic on the palate. Carignano del Sulcis PDO Passito varies from red to amber ; the nose displays embracing fragrances of mellow fruit, sour cherry jam and roses, which blend with a persistent finish of spices and pansy; it is velvety, and embracing on the palate, rich with aromas of red fruit and honey. After careful selection, the grapes destined for vinification must be dried naturally and cannot be mashed before October 10th of the harvest year or later than March 31st of the following year; storage and ageing must take place in recipients with a capacity of no more than 10 hectolitres, for a period of at least 6 months, three months of which must be in the bottle. The ageing period commences May 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced and the wine cannot be released for consumption before November 1st. Carignano del Sulcis PDO Novello is ruby red; the nose displays rich fruity notes ranging from raspberry to redcurrant, with aftertastes of peony in bloom; the flavours on the palate open with lively, sapid and dry notes.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
The geographic name “Sardegna” (Sardinia) may precede the Carignano del Sulcis PDO designation, as provided for by ministerial decree.
