Argiolas Korem 2007

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Korem
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardinia (Isola dei Nuraghi IGT)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Bovale (Bovale Sardo), Carignano (Carignan), Cannonau (Grenache)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate / Winebow: ~92+ for 2007; Wine Advocate (2008) 91; Vivino average ~4. 1/5; Tannico reviews and Falstaff praise for recent vintages

Tasting Note
Intense ruby red. Aromas of blackberry, ripe plum, violet, dark chocolate and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied, velvety texture with fine-grained tannins, warm spice and a long licorice-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled red meats, roast lamb, braised beef, game, aged Pecorino and cured sausages. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese red-braised pork, spicy Sichuan beef, Japanese yakitori (thicker cuts).

Production Method
Grapes macerated ~10–12 days; malolactic fermentation in glass-lined cement; aged ~10–12 months in French oak/barriques and large wood, followed by bottle refinement.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Argiolas (family estate founded 1938) from vineyards at Tenuta Sa Tanca near Serdiana; specialist in Sardinian indigenous varieties.