Wine Description
Over many generations, the Argiolas family has worked diligently to become the leader in Sardinian enology. In many ways, Turriga embodies the fulfillment of this goal. Made from 85% Cannonau, with 5% each of Carignano, Bovale Sardo and Malvasia Nera, all meticulously hand-harvested from the Turriga estate in the countryside of Selegas-Piscina Trigus. This wine is the flagship red of the Argiolas estate.
Tasting Notes
Rich garnet in color, Argiolas Turriga offers notes of crushed blueberries, black cherries, bittersweet chocolate, tobacco, roasted coffee and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, this hearty red is concentrated, yet refined and elegant, framed by ripe, firm tannins and is full-bodied with a velvety mouth-feel. Pair this wine with roasted duck, pork or beef. Also works well with rich sauces, such as mole sauce, or sharp, aged cheeses.
Reviews
Gambero Rosso - 2011
Tre Bicchieri 2011
Recipient of Italy's coveted "Tre Bicchieri", or 3 Glasses award for 2011
Tre Bicchieri
Gambero Rosso - February 2007
50 bottles that Changed Our World
"Carignano, Cannonau and Bovale: the three varieties of grapes used in Turriga are all apparently indigenous to Sardinia. The wine has the islands aromas of myrtle, Mediterranean brush, berries. Decisive but not aggressive in the mouth, its tannins hint, but don’t prevail. Long-lasting flavor."
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