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2013 Argiolas Isola Dei Nuraghi Turriga SardiniaBlend from Italy

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"Argiolas is the foremost wine estate on the island of Sardinia producing archetypal wines from native varietals. The winery was founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas and was th...

96 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
93 Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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96 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"#47 in Top 100 Italian Wines of 2017!

A complex red with dark berry, black tea leaf, dried spice and blueberry undertones. Full body, dense and layered. Ripe, polished and chewy tannins. A long and flavorful finish. Drink in 2020."

93 Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"This is a benchmark wine in Sardinia. The 2013 Turriga flows from the bottle with sun-drenched generosity and plum-like ripeness. This celebrated blend is composed of 85% Cannonau, 5% Carignano, 5% Bovale and 5% Malvasia Nera. It ages in oak for up to two years. This vintage most certainly delivers the goods with intensity and a proud sense of exuberance. Those black fruit nuances are smooth, velvety and soft. Exotic spice, tobacco and leather reach just the right level without going overboard. The mouthfeel is broad and all encompassing.

This is a terrific set of new wines from Argiolas. This historic winery has fared very nicely across its line of new releases..."

Product Description:

"Argiolas is the foremost wine estate on the island of Sardinia producing archetypal wines from native varietals. The winery was founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas and was the first on the island to pursue quality over quantity. Today, the Argiolas family is recognized as Sardinia’s leading producer of wine.

Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean and lies roughly 190 miles west of Italy's mainland. The vineyards of Argiolas are located in Serdiana in the Trexenta hills just north of the capital of Cagliari. Argiolas farms 600 acres of native Sardinian grapes including Nuragus, Monica, and Cannonau.

Turriga is the benchmark red wine of Sardinia, conceived by the Argiolas Family and Giacomo Tachis. The impetus was to create a great Sardinian wine capable of long aging using only Sardinian varietals. It is a blend of Cannonau, Malvasia Nera, Carignano, and Bovale Sardo with two years aging in French barriques. The Venus or "Turriga" that graces the label was found in the vineyards of Argiolas in 1935." -Importer

Product Detail

Item #	104631
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Sub-Region	Sardinia IGT
Ratings	96 - James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com 93 - Monica Larner - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Vintage	2013
Color	Red
ABV	14.5%
Varietal(s)	Grenache / Garnacha, Carignan / Carinena, Bovale, Malvasia Nera

Size	750mL
Closure	Cork
Features	Organic and Biodynamic
Taste	black currant, blackberry, dust, leather, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, licorice, anise, floral, plum, black cherry, tar, blackberry, chocolate and floral
Nose	vanilla, toast, smoke, tobacco, dark fruit, red fruit, violet, rose petal, oak, mushroom, floral, plum, black cherry, tar, blackberry, chocolate and floral

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