Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Turriga
Vintage:
 
1999
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardinia — Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Bovale (Bovale Sardo) 55%, Carignano (Carignano del Sulcis) 35%, Cannonau (Grenache) 10%, Malvasia Nera (minor)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Turriga as a cuvée has received high scores in other vintages (e. g. , Vinous 93 for 2002; multiple 94–97 scores for later vintages from sources like Superiore listings and international critics)

Tasting Note
Intense ruby colour; complex bouquet of dark berries, Mediterranean herbs, cocoa and coffee. Full-bodied, rich fruit, firm ripe tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted red meats, game (wild boar, venison), aged pecorino, beef stew. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), char siu or roasted duck, spicy Sichuan beef, grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Blend of native Sardinian grapes, extended maceration, aged 18–24 months in new French oak barriques then 12–14 months in bottle.

Vineyard Info
Produced by the Argiolas family at Serdiana; Antonio Argiolas modernized the estate and Giacomo Tachis helped develop Turriga’s blend and style.