Argiolas Costera Cannonau Sardegna 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Costera Cannonau Sardegna
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardegna (Costera estate, Siurgus Donigala)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cannonau 90%, Carignano 5%, Bovale Sardo 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Retailer/critic notes: Tannico 90 pts . Sources:

Tasting Note
Warm, ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry with Mediterranean herbs, spice and a touch of vanilla from oak. Medium–full, rounded and balanced with gentle tannins and a warm finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, suckling pig, pork ragu, aged Sardinian pecorino, tomato-based pasta. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu/roast pork, teriyaki chicken, spicy Sichuan beef, yakitori.

Production Method
Maceration and fermentation at 28–30°C for ~10–12 days; malolactic in vitrified concrete; aged 8–10 months in small oak casks; brief bottle refinement.

Vineyard Info
Argiolas is a family winery (founded 1938, Serdiana) and a leading Sardinian producer focused on native varieties; winemaking led by Mariano Murru across estates including Costera.