Harvest Date: Hand-harvested between the last decade of August and beginning of September
Aging: 85% aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats and 15% in old barriques.
Tasting Notes: Red ripe fruit accompanied by pleasant herbal notes and a hint of baking spices on the nose. Fruity and velvety on the palate. Medium to full bodied, savory, deep and persistent with a well integrated tannic structure. This is a versatile Carignano which can be enjoyed alone as an aperitif or with any meal.
Vineyard Notes: Vineyard location: Giba, Masainas, Sant’Anna Arresi. Soil type: sand and clay loam. Exposition: South – South West. Altitude: 25-50 meters above sea level. Average age of the vines: 10-25 years. Training system: Cordon Royat / bush. Density: 4.000-6.000 plants per hectare. Yield: 6,000 Kg per hectare
Production Notes: 60,000 bottles produced. Spontaneous / natural alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 85% aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats and 15% in old barriques.
Winemaker Notes: A truly amazing Sardinian wine with a complex bouquet, great depth and a stunning finish. Giba Rosso is a traditional Carignano made following the company’s philosophy which aims to produce wine with minimal intervention and maximum respect to local traditions.
Food Pairing: Best paired with meat ragù, game and roasted or grilled pork.
Other Notes: Vintage 2012-2016-2017: Berebene best price-quality wine
