Argiolas Korem 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Korem
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardinia (Isola dei Nuraghi IGT — Sa Tanca / Trexenta)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Bovale Sardo (Bovale), Carignano (Carignan), Cannonau (Grenache)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores/notes for Korem (varies by vintage): James Suckling — 94 pts (2019/2020 vintages); Vinous — 93+ (2019); Wine Spectator — ~90 (2020 tasting); Doctor Wine/Falstaff — positive reviews; past vintage awards include Gambero Rosso and Veronelli recognitions

Tasting Note
Intense ruby with aromas of blackberries, plum, violet, graphite and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied, dense and velvety with fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity and a long saline-mineral finish with dark chocolate and mocha nuances.

Food Pairing
Grilled/roasted red meats, lamb, game (wild boar, venison), aged pecorino and mature cheeses; hearty pasta and meat ragù. Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled short ribs), Chinese braised beef, Japanese yakiniku or teriyaki beef, and robust Sichuan-style beef dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 10–12 day maceration; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel or vitrified cement; malolactic in cement; aged 10–12 months in French barriques and larger oak, plus ~6 months bottle rest.

Vineyard Info
Cantine Argiolas — family estate based in Serdiana (founded 1938). Focuses on native Sardinian varieties across estate vineyards (Sa Tanca, Is Solinas, etc.). Winemaking led by Mariano Murru; long history of quality and export.