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.