Santadi Carignano del Sulcis Terre Brune 2017

Drink now or cellar for up to 11 years. Decant 1 hour before serving.

Located on the Sulcis peninsula in southern Sardinia just a few kilometres from the coast, Santadi was founded in 1960 by a group of local winemakers. Although originally conceived as a cooperative to produce and sell bulk wine around the world, in 1970 the visionary Antonello Pilloni took over the management of Santadi and pioneered a new approach of producing quality bottled wines which express the unique terroir of the region.

Santadi’s flagship wine is their Terre Brune which is crafted from old vineyards in the lower part of Sulcis. Here the vines are ungrafted and grow as untrained bush vines in the traditional local style. Once ripe the grapes are harvested by hand in late September or October and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Following vinification the wine is transferred to new French oak barrels for 16-18 months of maturation. The wine then ages for another 12 months in the bottle before it is ready for release.

Rich plums, blueberries and baking spice notes define the nose while the first sip reveals a smooth texture, generous full body, and well-rounded tannins. Intense dark fruit, chocolate and sweet spice notes linger on the tongue, making this a great match for red meat dishes or game.