Argiolas Cannonau di Sardegna Costera 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Cannonau di Sardegna Costera
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardegna (Cannonau di Sardegna DOC; vineyards near Serdiana/Siurgus Donigala)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Cannonau (Grenache), 5% Bovale, 5% Carignano
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 90pt; Vinous 89pt; Tannico listing 90pt; widely reviewed by international critics and retailers

Tasting Note
Intense ruby with garnet hues. Aromas of ripe red cherry, plum, Mediterranean herbs and sweet spice. Warm, round palate with soft ripe tannins, balanced acidity and a persistent savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled pork, hearty pasta with ragu, aged Pecorino and other hard cheeses. Asian: Korean barbecue, teriyaki or soy-glazed beef, Szechuan-style dishes, yakitori and char siu.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation with 10–12 day maceration at 28–30°C; malolactic in concrete/glass-lined vats; aged ~5–10 months in small oak barrels and cement; brief bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Argiolas, founded early 1900s in Serdiana (Sardinia), is a leading regional producer known for native varieties and modern winemaking across estate vineyards.