Argiolas Turriga 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Turriga
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardinia (Isola dei Nuraghi IGT) — vineyards around Selegas, Sud Sardegna
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
85% Cannonau (Grenache), 5% Carignano (Carignan), 5% Bovale Sardo, 5% Malvasia Nera
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94 pts (review of Turriga 2019); Wine Spectator 91 pts (Turriga 2019). Widely acclaimed as Argiolas' flagship wine with strong critical praise and solid aging potential

Tasting Note
Rich, concentrated dark-fruited red with blackberry, plum and violet, layered with Mediterranean herbs, spice, dark chocolate, coffee and licorice. Full-bodied with velvety yet firm tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, braised beef, game (wild boar), aged Pecorino and other hard cheeses; grilled steak, mushroom risotto. Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), spicy Sichuan beef, miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; controlled fermentation in stainless steel with 16–18 day maceration and delestage; malolactic fermentation; aged 18–24 months in new French oak barriques, followed by bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Argiolas is a family-owned Sardinian estate (founded by Antonio Argiolas) farming low-yield vines around Selegas. Turriga is the estate flagship, co-developed with Giacomo Tachis, made to showcase native varieties and local terroir.