Sella & Mosca Carignano del Sulcis Riserva Terrerare 2012

Ruby red with a nose that suggests vanilla and well-articulated fruit. Harvested from old bush-trained vines in the harsh, dry conditions of the Sulcis district on the southwestern Sardinian coast. Aged for three years in oak barrels, with a palate that is fruit forward and lightly spicy, medium bodied with complexity on the finish.Color - Intense ruby red with purple huesBouquet - Aromas of ripe raspberries accompanied by spicy notes and floral scents with a touch of vanillaTaste - Rich and concentrated with firm, round tannins and flavors of cherry and red fruitA natural match for roasted chicken, pasta with red sauce or grilled meats.The grapes are manually harvested in October and fermented in stainless steel vats for 10 to 15 days at 86¢ªF. Soon after the end of this tumultuous fermentation, a slow completion period follows while Malolactic fermentation progresses.Aging: Three years in barriques (French) and several months in bottle prior to release.100% Carignano