Argiolas Turriga 1998

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Turriga
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardinia (Isola dei Nuraghi IGT).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cannonau (~80%), Carignano (~10%), Bovale Sardo, Malvasia Nera (~10%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Winebow: 92 points (Turriga 1998). DiWineTaste: top score (5/5) tasting review

Tasting Note
Intense ruby with garnet hues. Aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry jam, licorice, vanilla and dried violet; full-bodied, concentrated dark fruit, fine spicy oak, refined tannins and a very long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted red meats, braised wild boar/venison, beef stews, aged Pecorino and other hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Sichuan-style spicy beef, teriyaki or char siu pork, Peking duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; controlled fermentation (28–32°C); maceration ~16–18 days with delestage; aged 18–24 months in French oak barriques and bottle-aged 12–14 months.

Vineyard Info
Cantine Argiolas, family estate based near Serdiana/Selegas in Sardinia (est. 1937). Turriga was developed with consultant Giacomo Tachis as the estate flagship.