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Turriga
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Turriga
2003
 
The estate's 2003 Turriga is a more linear, structured wine than the Korem. A bold, racy wine, it reveals sweeping elegance in its focused black fruit, bacon fat and wild herb flavors. This gorgeously pure Sardinian red will benefit from another year or two in bottle after which it should drink beautifully for at least another decade. Turriga is a single-vineyard blend of 85% Cannonau and 15% Malvasia Nera, Carignano and Bovale Sardo. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2018.
Year2003
Alcohol14 %
Size0.75 l.
TypeWine
ClassificationIGT
GrapeTypical and particular to Sardinia (Cannonau, Carignano, Bovale Sardo), with the addition of Malvasia Nera.
TasteWell-rounded, heavy with an extremely individual and pleasing structure. Very high "souplesse" index.
ColourDark, but intense, ruby red, due to ageing
NoseFull-bodied, elegant as a result of its formation which has matured well and in the associations of bouquets obtained during its storage in new casks.
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Temperature18c
HarvestMedium chalky composition, slightly stony with a structure whichis particularly suitable for the growth of quality vines. There is evidence of some rocky strata which were absorbed in ancient times.
 
TCD OPINION
 
A wonderful opportunity to try the best of Sardinian winemaking, a 93 point blockbuster of some style. Spicey, big and powerful.
A wonderful and highly sought after IGT blend of exclusively Sardinian grapes. A Tre Bicchiere Gambero Rosso award winner and 93 Points Robert Parker.

TCD Score: 93/100
93 Points for the best vintage of Turriga ever produced. A stunning example of Sardinian winemaking showing the true potential and quality of the region.

Robert Parker Score93/100
Gambero Rosso Score3/3
 
 
Argiolas
 
Argiolas, along with Santadi, are the two best producers on the island. Run by Franco and Giuseppe Argiolas, sone of Antonio, with assistance from leading enologist Giacomo Tachis.

Since 1985 the 230 hectare estate has been completely replanted with the emphasis on local Sardinian varieties. There are good examples of the island's more widely seen DOCs including Costamolino (Vermentino di Sardegna); Costera (Cannonau di Sardegna); Perdera (Monica di Sardegna); and S'elegas (Nuragus di Cagliari), a crips dry white.

The best wines however are sold under the IGT Isola dei Nuraghi, Argiolas is mostly Vermentino, while Angialis, a fine light sweet wine, is made from (mostly) Nasco and Malvasia. Newish Cerdena is a Barrique fermented and aged Vermentino.

The top red is the deep but firmly structured Turriga, based on Cannonau but with 5% of each of the Cagignano, Malvasia Nera and the Sardinian variety Bovale. Similarly structured is Korem, from Bovale, Carignano and a little Cannanou. Most wines should be drunk young but Korem and Turriga usually need plenty more bottle-age after release; the Turriga is best with 10 years age.

New is "Is Solinas" which is almost entirely Carignano from 15ha of new vineyards in the Golfo di Palmas. Seemingly more modern in style, it is perfumed and refined than either Korem or Turriga. Its intense black fruit core will still need a minimum of 5-6 years to unfurl. SerraLori is a rose made from a mix of grapes.
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Serdiana
 
Sardinia
 
Sardinia
Sardinia

 

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