Argiolas Turriga 2008

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Turriga
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardinia (Isola dei Nuraghi IGT).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
85% Cannonau (Grenache), 5% Bovale Sardo, 5% Carignano, 5% Malvasia Nera.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected recognitions: James Suckling scores up to mid‑90s for modern vintages (site listings vary by year). Wine Advocate/Wine Spectator typically score in low‑to‑mid 90s for top vintages; Turriga won a Gold Medal at the Grenache/Cannonau competition in Perpignan (2008). See producer and critic summaries

Tasting Note
Intense ruby with black-fruit core: blackberry, black cherry, cinnamon, vanilla, tobacco and roasted coffee. Full-bodied, velvety yet structured tannins, Mediterranean herbaceousness and a long, savory finish

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, roasted lamb, game (wild boar, venison), aged Pecorino/Parmesan, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or Cantonese roast pork, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki or soy-glazed wagyu, rich Japanese stews.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; controlled fermentation (≈28–32°C), 16–18 day maceration with delestage; aged ~18–24 months in French barriques, followed by bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Produced by the Argiolas family estate (Selegas/Serdiana), founded in the 1930s; Turriga was developed with Giacomo Tachis and remains the winery's flagship blend.