“Rocca Rubia” Carignano del Sulcis Superiore Riserva DOC 2022

Cantina Sociale di Santadi | Sardinia
Cantina Santadi Sca | Via Cagliari 78 | IT 09010 Santadi

20022422 · 0,75 l · 23,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Rocca Rubia is an archetypal Carignano del Sulcis – powerful, Mediterranean and at the same time of astonishing elegance. The grapes come from old, partly ungrafted vines in the sandy, coastal vineyards of the lower Sulcis region in south-west Sardinia. Fermentation took place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks and the wine was matured for around 10 months in French oak barriques with a successful balance of wood character and fruit expression.

Rich ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose, notes of ripe blackberry, black cherry, clove, liquorice and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, the wine is soft, dense and yet full of tension, with velvety tannins, dark fruit and a hint of salty minerality. The finish is long, spicy and carried by balsamic depth. Every year, Rocca Rubia is a Carignano of classic power and precise style – a real piece of Sardinia in a glass. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, pronounced ruby red with purple-coloured hints. Initially restrained on the nose, opens up with a little air to blackberry jam, some tree bark and delicate praline. Silky on entry, then with opulent fruit, well-integrated tannins and plenty of tension." Falstaff

"The wine is juicy, dark and lush, with black cherry, forest floor, wool and orange peel pouring from the glass. The palate is earthy with roasted red fruits and doused black tea. The bold flavours seem to be in balance with its tame acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"Pure raspberry flavours dominate with a medium body and a certain lightness. It is quite elegant, crisp and juicy, with chalky but ripe tannins." James Suckling