Carignano del Sulcis Riserva '6Mura Rosso' Cantina Giba 2019

Cantina Giba's Carignano del Sulcis Riserva "6Mura Rosso" is an intense, complex and remarkably structured wine, representing the perfect synthesis between a great grape variety from the Mediterranean area and the sandy soils of Sulcis. It is precisely thanks to the fortunate combination of old vines and a place that has been devoted to viticulture for centuries that a fascinating label is born, marked by intense fruity notes and vegetable nuances typical of the terroir. Already excellent to taste immediately, it possesses considerable ageing potential.

"6Mura Rosso" Carignano del Sulcis Riserva is produced by a young entity on the Sardinian scene. Cantina Giba was founded in 2013 and now runs an estate of about fifteen hectares in Sulcis, the southwestern area of Sardinia. The wine comes from centenarian Carignano vines raised with the ancient tree form near the coast, on sandy, poor, loose and very well-drained soils located in the localities of Porto Pino, Calasetta, Giba and Sant'Antioco. The climate is dry and hot, typically Mediterranean, cooled only by sea breezes and the presence of the mistral, which blows from the northwest. Under these particular conditions, the vine produces few clusters per plant but of remarkable richness and aromatic concentration. Harvesting takes place towards the end of September, and fermentation is started with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with maceration on the skins lasting a few weeks. The wine matures in 750-litre French oak tonneaux for at least a year and completes ageing within 6 months in the bottle.

Carignano del Sulcis Riserva's "6Mura Rosso" wine is the label from Cantina Giba that best expresses the classic and traditional profile of the vine and the character of the Mediterranean terroir. A wine with great personality, it is ideal for enjoying with a mixed meat grill, roast beef or Sardinian porceddu. It has a rather dark ruby red colour with luminous reflections. Intense and rich, it gives a bouquet characterized by scents of Mediterranean maquis herbs, myrtle leaves, thyme, rosemary, aromas of small dark berries, especially blackcurrants, blueberries, wild blackberries, delicate spicy nuances and hints of liquorice root. Enveloping and harmonious, it has dense fruit and a dense, ripe tannic texture, giving the sip body and structure. The finish is fresh and very persistent.