Bentesali Carignano del Sulcis DOC is a Sardinian still red wine made from pure Carignano grapes produced by the Vigne Bentesali winery in Sant’Antioco, Sardinia.

The Carignano grapes are grown in vineyards on the hills and plains of the island of Sant’Antioco, cultivated with “piede franco” (free-range vines), using the “alberello” and “alberello guidato” training systems.

The harvesting of the best Carignano grapes usually takes place between 15 and 30 September, and is carried out strictly by hand in boxes, to maintain their quality.

They are brought to the winery on the same day as the harvest, where they are weighed, ground and de-stemmed. The must is then transferred to the temperature-controlled winemaker where it will ferment for a fortnight macerating with the skins.

Malolactic fermentation takes place immediately after the end of alcoholic fermentation, after which the new wine is racked off and left to rest until the day of bottling, which takes place between late spring and early summer.

Bentesali is a Carignano del Sulcis DOC with an intense ruby red colour. The nose offers hints of red fruit with spicy notes.

The palate is savoury and mineral, with good intensity and length in the mouth.

At the table, it goes perfectly with grilled meats, lamb and porchetto alla sarda, and local red tuna.

It is recommended to serve at a temperature of 18 °C.

Bentesali Carignano del Sulcis DOC is produced in 4000 bottles.