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Carignano del Sulcis

Carignano del Sulcis DOC (Sardegna) at a glance: 6 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Carignano del Sulcis Novello and Carignano del Sulcis Passito. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

✓ Verified· September 2026
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Production rules at a glance

Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.

RegionSardegnaProvinceCagliari
Wine typesCarignano del Sulcis Novello, Carignano del Sulcis Passito, Carignano del Sulcis Rosato, Carignano del Sulcis Rosso, Carignano del Sulcis Rosso Riserva, Carignano del Sulcis Rosso Superiore
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield11 t/haMaximum wine yield—
Minimum planting density3,500 vines/haMinimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol
Ageing6 monthsMinimum ageing in wood—
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ParameterCarignano del Sulcis NovelloCarignano del Sulcis PassitoΔ vs A
ColourRedRed—
Grape varietiesCARIGNANO min 85%CARIGNANO min 85%—
Maximum grape yield11 t/ha7.5 t/ha-3.5 t/ha (-31.8%)
Maximum wine yield———
Minimum planting density3,500 vines/ha3,500 vines/ha0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing—6 months—
Minimum ageing in wood———
Minimum alcoholic strength11.5% vol16% vol+4.5% vol (+39.1%)
Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l4.5 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract20 g/l28 g/l+8 g/l (+40%)
Release for consumption—vintage + 1 years—
ACarignano del Sulcis NovelloBCarignano del Sulcis Passito
Colour
ARed
BRed
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
ACARIGNANO min 85%
BCARIGNANO min 85%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A11 t/ha
B7.5 t/ha
Δ vs A-3.5 t/ha (-31.8%)
Maximum wine yield
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum planting density
A3,500 vines/ha
B3,500 vines/ha
Δ vs A0 vines/ha (0%)
Ageing
A—
B6 months
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum alcoholic strength
A11.5% vol
B16% vol
Δ vs A+4.5% vol (+39.1%)
Minimum total acidity
A4.5 g/l
B4.5 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A20 g/l
B28 g/l
Δ vs A+8 g/l (+40%)
Release for consumption
A—
Bvintage + 1 years
Δ vs A—
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Common questions

How long must Carignano del Sulcis be aged?

For the Carignano del Sulcis Passito wine type, the specification records at least 6 months of ageing. Other wine types may have different requirements; see the detailed rules below.

When can Carignano del Sulcis wine be released for sale?

The permitted release depends on the rules for the specific wine type and, where required, its vintage. Check the official specification and the calculator where applicable.

TECHNICAL DATA

Structured data by wine type

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Data by wine type

Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.

Carignano del Sulcis Novello
Grape compositionCARIGNANO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha11%Novello

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino11.5% vol4.5 g/l20 g/l
Carignano del Sulcis Passito
Grape compositionCARIGNANO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type7.5 t/ha3,500 vines/ha—Passito

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine50%—Appassimento naturale; ammostamento 10 ottobre-31 marzo; zuccheri uva appassita >=27%; recipienti <=10 hl.

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Invecchiamento e affinamento6 months—3 months in bottle
Minimum total 6 months: 3 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 3 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
dal rosso all’ambrato16% vol4.5 g/l28 g/l
Carignano del Sulcis Rosato
Grape compositionCARIGNANO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha11%Rosato

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosato più o meno intenso11.5% vol4.5 g/l18 g/l
Carignano del Sulcis Rosso
Grape compositionCARIGNANO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha12%Rosso

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Affinamento in bottiglia———

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino12% vol4.5 g/l25 g/l
Carignano del Sulcis Rosso Riserva
Grape compositionCARIGNANO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type11 t/ha3,500 vines/ha12.5%Riserva

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Invecchiamento e affinamento24 months—6 months in bottle
Minimum total 24 months: 6 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 18 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino intenso12.5% vol4.5 g/l26 g/l
Carignano del Sulcis Rosso Superiore
Grape compositionCARIGNANO min 85%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
Wine type7.5 t/ha5,000 vines/ha12.5%Superiore

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%—Zona Art. 3

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
Invecchiamento e affinamento24 months—6 months in bottle
Minimum total 24 months: 6 months are assigned to a specific minimum stage; the remaining 18 months form part of the overall period without a specified minimum stage.

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rosso rubino intenso tendente al granato13% vol4.5 g/l26 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione Carignano del SulcisOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 Zona di produzione delle uve Le uve devono essere prodotte nell'ambito del Sulcis, comprendente per intero il territorio amministrativo dei seguenti comuni in provincia di Carbonia -Iglesias e di Cagliari : Calasetta, Carbonia, Carloforte, Giba, Masainas, Narcao, Nuxis, Perdaxius, Piscinas, Portoscuso , San Giovanni Suergiu, Santadi, Sant'Anna Arresi, Sant'Antioco, Teulada, Tratalias, Villaperuccio.

Art. 3

Official source

Official product specification · Carignano del Sulcis