Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Turriga
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Isola dei Nuraghi IGT (Selegas, Sardinia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cannonau 85%, Bovale Sardo 5%, Carignano 5%, Malvasia Nera 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2015: James Suckling 96, Vinous 94+, Wine Enthusiast 93, Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri; widely praised in international reviews

Tasting Note
Intense ruby. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, Mediterranean herbs, spice, tobacco and vanilla. Full-bodied, concentrated, with firm yet refined tannins and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, wild boar or game stew, braised beef, aged Pecorino and mature cheeses. Asian: Sichuan braised beef, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Peking duck, spicy lamb curry or Indonesian beef rendang.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation 28–32°C with 16–18 day maceration using delestage; aged 18–24 months in French barriques, then 12–14 months in bottle.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Argiolas, a family estate founded in 1938. Sourced from limestone hills near Selegas; Turriga introduced 1988 as the estate’s flagship cuvée.