It’s time to introduce you to a well‑kept secret of the Italian vineyard! We’re taking you south, to the island of Sardinia, and to the remarkable Andaras Carignano del Sulcis 2020. This is a single‑varietal Carignan that will surprise you with its richness, complexity, and elegance—qualities not often associated with Carignan. Of course, when you’ve spent years training alongside Dal Forno, like Marco Pinna has, finesse becomes second nature, even in the most challenging wines. James Suckling agrees, awarding it 92 points!
Società Agricola Andaras is a new project by Marco Pinna, export manager of the legendary Dal Forno, and Paolo Balia, a viticulturist with 30 years of experience. Their goal is to combine their expertise in wine production and promotion to create wines from their own vineyards in their beloved homeland, Sardinia—wines that mentally transport you to the island’s unique terroir.
Andaras Carignano del Sulcis 2020 comes from Carignan vines over 60 years old in the southern part of the island. It undergoes fermentation with indigenous yeasts and ages for 14 months in French barriques before being bottled unfiltered. The wine then rests in the bottle until Marco and Paolo decide it has reached the perfect moment to appear on our shelves.
This Carignano del Sulcis retains all the richness and power of the variety and the land that gave birth to it, and it’s ready to impress everyone at your next table.
