Argiolas Turriga 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Turriga
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardinia (Isola dei Nuraghi IGT)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cannonau (85%), Carignano (10%), Bovale Sardo (5%), Malvasia Nera.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Vinous 94; Wine Spectator 92; Veronelli 96; Doctor Wine 96; Tannico retailer rating 96

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackberry and plum fruit, Mediterranean herbs, licorice, tobacco, cedar and warm spice; ripe, structured tannins, balanced acidity and a long, licorice-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled steak, stewed wild boar, aged Pecorino Sardo, roasted mushrooms and robust pasta. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style beef, Peking duck, Cantonese char siu; pairs well with spicy, umami-rich dishes.

Production Method
Careful selection of Sardinian autochthonous grapes; fermentation at 28–32°C with 16–18 day maceration using delestage; aged 18–24 months in new French oak barriques and refined 12–14 months in bottle.

Vineyard Info
Argiolas, family estate based in Serdiana, Sardinia (founding roots early 20th century). Turriga was developed with Giacomo Tachis and is now overseen by Mariano Murru. Known for championing indigenous Sardinian varieties.