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 (Tenuta Turriga: Selegas/Serdiana).
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
85% Cannonau, 5% Carignano, 5% Bovale Sardo, 5% Malvasia Nera.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94 (Nov 2023); Wine Spectator 91 (Mar 31, 2024); Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri (Turriga 2019 listed). Recommended drinking/aging window noted by retailers: drink 2025–2036+; decant on release

Tasting Note
Intense ruby with black cherry, ripe plum, violet, Mediterranean herbs, dark chocolate, coffee and spice. Full-bodied, dense fruit, polished yet firm tannins, mineral core and long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted lamb, braised beef, venison/game, aged Pecorino, cured meats, roasted mushrooms. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Japanese yakiniku, Chinese red-braised beef, Sichuan-style braised beef, spiced lamb skewers, rich stir-fries with umami

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel with 16–18 day maceration and delestage; aged 18–24 months in new French oak barriques, followed by 12–14 months in bottle.

Vineyard Info
Produced by the Argiolas family (Serdiana); Turriga conceived with Giacomo Tachis in 1988 as the estate flagship from Tenuta Turriga, focused on Sardinian indigenous varieties.