The Sulcis district, situated to the south west of Cagliari, is characterised by two particular climatic areas, which are determining factors in the region's vine cultivation tradition:
- the internal areas enjoy a moderate, warm climate with modest annual rainfall;
- the coastal areas enjoy a subtropical climate with limited rainfall. The soil in these parts is also particularly interesting and plays an important role in determining the types of vines which are more diffusely cultivated.

The sandy soil in the coastal areas favours free standing vines and the cultivation of the extraordinary Carignano grape, which has exceptional organochemical and organoleptic characteristics, superior to the other grapes produced in the region.

From this vine we get the famous Carignano del Sulcis wine:

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: deep ruby red, tending to burgundy.

Bouquet: intense, fruity with a hint of blackberries, black currents and raspberries.

Flavour: dry, sapid, slightly tannic, warm, full-bodied and smooth. Balanced, intense, persistent flavour.

Age: this wine should be drunk at a moderate age.

Alcohol content: 11.5% vol.

Serving temperature: 18-20°.

The Carignano del Sulcis wine is the perfect complement for various dishes: the young wine is ideal for first courses of pasta served with meat sauces and different stewed meats.
The more mature wine is ideal with pork, grilled red meat, game, braised meat and mature sheep's cheese.