Benchmark Carignano del Sulcis from old ungrafted bush vines on sandy soils — dark cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, and volcanic minerals. Dense, complex, and very long. Sardinia's great red wine.
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Regional pairing — Sardinian pasta with island game is the natural home for Carignano; the wine's dark fruit and herb notes integrate perfectly
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Carignano's tannic structure is softened by the aged sheep's cheese fat; honey bridges the wine's dark fruit