Carignano is a red grape variety grown in various parts of Italy. On Sardinia it is known as Bovale Grande, while in Spain it is Mazuelo, but is more commonly referred to by its French name of Carignan Noir. Most wine people drop the Noir element, but there is in fact a very rare white coloured version.
Agricola Punica produce highly respected wines on the island of Sardinia. Best known for blending local Sardinian varieties with international ones under the Isola dei Nuraghi appellation. Punica is a collaboration between Sebastiano Rosa, the highly respected proprietor of Tenuta San Guido, legendary Italian oenologist Giacomo Tachis and the iconic Sardinian estate of Santadi.
Cantina Argiolas is surely the most recognisable name on the Sardinian wine scene. They produce a range of entry level wines, as well as a series of top end examples. They are best known for their red Turriga - a wine that has singlehandedly put Sardinia on the Italian wine map.