Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Argiolas |
Label Name: | TurrigaDialogo Adagio Edition |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Sardinia — Isola dei Nuraghi IGT |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cannonau 85%, Carignano 5%, Bovale Sardo 5%, Malvasia Nera 5% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Veronelli 96, Doctor Wine 96, James Suckling 95, Vinous 94+, Wine Enthusiast 92
Tasting Note
Concentrated black and red fruit (blackberry, plum), cedar, clove, cocoa and balsamic herbs; fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and long, mineral-tinged finish with subtle menthol and tobacco notes.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, beef, roasted game, aged Pecorino, mushroom risotto, tomato-based pasta. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan-style braised beef, teriyaki beef, yakitori (dark-meat) and rich umami dishes.
Production Method
Vineyards vinified grape varieties separately, blended after fermentation; aged ~24 months in oak barriques, bottled with minimal/no filtration.
Vineyard Info
Argiolas, founded 1938 by Antonio Argiolas, is a leading Sardinian estate. Turriga was developed by Giacomo Tachis; Mariano Murru is current technical director. Dialogo Adagio is a 30th‑anniversary limited magnum edition.