Argiolas Korem 2000

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Korem
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Isola dei Nuraghi (Sardinia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Bovale (55%), Carignano (35%), Cannonau (10%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
DiWineTaste (2003) — high praise and top score; positive reviews from international retailers/publications for Korem across vintages (notably strong scores from James Suckling and Wine Spectator for recent vintages)

Tasting Note
Intense ruby red with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, licorice and cocoa. Full-bodied, velvety texture, balanced acidity and fine-grained tannins, finishing long and persistent with spicy, herbal Mediterranean notes.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled red meats, game (boar/venison), aged pecorino and cured meats; Asian: Korean barbecue, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef, char siu or robust Japanese yakitori (red meat).

Production Method
Hand-harvested, 10–12 day maceration; fermentation in stainless steel; malolactic in glass-lined cement; aged 10–12 months in French barrique, then ~6 months in bottle.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Cantina Argiolas of Serdiana, Sardinia — a historic family estate focused on native varieties and quality-led viticulture since the 20th century.