Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Argiolas |
Label Name: | Turriga |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Sardinia (Isola dei Nuraghi IGT) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cannonau (Grenache) 85%, Carignano (Carignan) 5%, Bovale Sardo 5%, Malvasia Nera 5% |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92 for 2011; highly rated by retail critics and recommended for long aging
Tasting Note
Dense dark berries, ripe plum and black cherry with Mediterranean herbs, leather, tobacco and spicy oak; velvety texture, ripe fine tannins and long mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, braised beef, game, aged Pecorino and hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan beef, hoisin/roast duck, teriyaki beef.
Production Method
Careful grape selection, temperature-controlled fermentation with extended maceration and delestage/punch-downs; 18–24 months in French barriques then bottle aging.
Vineyard Info
Produced by Cantina Argiolas of Serdiana; family estate working with Giacomo Tachis and Mariano Murru to craft Turriga since 1988 as the winery’s flagship.