“Terre Brune” Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC 2021

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

20022221 · 0,75 l · 60,00 €/lavailable immediately

Terre Brune: A monument to Sardinian winemaking, shaped by the year 2020, which, with its balance between heat and cool nights, has wonderfully captured the essence of the island. For Terre Brune, this meant a late harvest accompanied by cool nights. The result: ripeness in harmony with freshness, expressive and enriching. The foundation for the winery's flagship wine is provided by old Carignano vines (95 per cent), complemented by a touch of Bovaleddu (5 per cent), growing on loamy-sandy, limestone-interlaced soil amidst the salty breeze of the Sulcis terraces. The vines withstand wind, heat and drought with stoic elegance; their strength lies in the terroir. Following traditional, temperature-controlled fermentation, Terre Brune is aged for 16–18 months in barriques, followed by a year in the bottle – a meticulous ageing process that intertwines structure and harmony.

In the glass, a deep ruby red with a violet rim, like shadows on granite. The nose opens with an earthy depth: ripe cherries, dried plums, overlaid with bay leaf, tobacco, cinnamon and a hint of liquorice. On the palate, an impressive blend of power and suppleness unfolds: dense, multi-layered fruit, supported by elegant, ripe tannins. The minerality provides tension, whilst the spicy length culminates in a majestic final – confident, deep and enduring. Terre Brune embodies a powerful tranquillity: archaic in its expression, nuanced in its narrative. A Carignano that has been telling the story of its origin, class and time for decades. SUPERIORE.DE

"A dark, shimmering ruby red with purple hues. On the nose, powerful notes of black cherry and blueberry, dark bread crust and a hint of black pepper. Full of power on the palate too, with tightly woven tannins, fully ripe fruit, spicy notes and a lingering finish." Falstaff

"A dark wine that's complex, vibrant and deep, with meat, mineral, cassis, violet and bark aromas. Velvety and medium-bodied, it shows fruit density, a firm structure and balance. Drink or hold." James Suckling