Argiolas Turriga 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Turriga
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardinia — Isola dei Nuraghi IGT (vineyards near Selegas/Serdiana)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cannonau (Grenache) 85%, Carignano (Carignano del Sulcis) 5%, Bovale Sardo 5%, Malvasia Nera 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Wine Enthusiast 92; Wine Spectator 91

Tasting Note
Black cherry, blackberry and plum with Mediterranean herbs, licorice, espresso and cocoa; full-bodied, with ripe yet firm tannins, bright acidity and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted lamb, braised beef, game stews, aged Pecorino and cured meats. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Peking duck, Szechuan-style spicy beef, miso-glazed aubergine, rich teriyaki meats.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested indigenous varieties; separate fermentations with extended maceration; aged 18–24 months in new French oak barriques, then 12–14 months in bottle.

Vineyard Info
Argiolas family estate based in Serdiana/Selegas, Sardinia. Founded by Antonio Argiolas; Turriga created 1988 with Giacomo Tachis influence; now produced under technical direction of Mariano Murru.