The 2014 Carignano del Sulcis Riserva Is Arenas opens to an inky dark and thick appearance. Blackberry fruit and dark prune emerge from the bouquet. The effect is very simple, succulent and chewy. Despite this cooler vintage, this wine tastes very ripe and almost sweet, with marmalade and jammy flavors that come as a surprise. It ages in oak barriques for 12 months. Fruit comes from ancient 50-year-old vines planted on their original rootstock.