Wine Description

Made from 100% Vermentino grapes that are selected from some of the oldest vines in various estate vineyards. After a soft pressing, the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks to capture all the authentic character of this flavorful island white.

Tasting Notes

Lemon-green in color, Is Argiolas offers a seductive aromas of dried apple, apricot, toasted almond and honey. Lively on the palate, this wine shows a well-rounded mouthfeel that is beautifully balanced against its zesty acidity. This wine is a perfect match with with any shellfish, grilled fish or roasted poultry.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	The Is Argiolas estate vineyards
Size of vineyard (acres):	50
Soil composition:	Clay and Limestone
Training method:	Espalier
Elevation (feet):	825
Vines/acre:	494
Exposure:	Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:	1990
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Antonio and Giuseppe Argiolas

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Vermentino
Harvest time:	August-September
First vintage of this wine:	2000
Number bottles produced of this wine:	120,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	20
Fermentation temperature (°F):	65
Aging
Aging container:	Stainless steel tanks
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	14.0%
pH level:	3.5
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	2.1
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.1
Dry extract (grams/liter):	23.5

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