Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC "GAVINO" MESA
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | MESA |
| Denomination | Carignano del Sulcis Superiore Doc |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grapes | 100% Carignano del Sulcis |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SU/26 |
| Winery headquarter | MESA - Sant'Anna Aresi (SU) - Località Su Baroni |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Roast meat, Pasta with meat sauce, Risotto, Lamb, Grilled Pork, Hard cheese, pork knuckle baked, Meat stewed |
| Region | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Carignano del Sulcis |
From the vinification in purity of grapes of Carignano, The production area is that of the territory of Sulcis, in the south-west end of Sardinia. The harvest falls in the first ten days of September. The vinification foresees that the destemmed-pressing grapes follow a preferential maceration of at least 12 hours. After pressing, fermentation is carried out in steel with selected yeasts at 16-18 ºC. Stabilization and maturation continue in steel to finish with the aging in glass of at least 2 months.
Characteristics of this Sardinian wine
The appearance of this wine is of a cherry pink color. The nose expresses beautiful notes of small red fruits such as black currant and blueberry, plums in jam and fruit in spirit, spicy and balsamic hints. The taste is fruity, juicy and very elegant that persists in freshness and a hint of citrus.
Recommended pairings tasting this label of Cantina Mesa
A wine from Cantina Mesa that goes well with white meat or sea couscous, guazzetti and fish soups. The ideal serving temperature is 10 ºC in a high and wide glass.
