90% Cannonau (Grenache), 5% Bovale Sardo, 5% Carignano from the 88 acre Costera vineyard at 725 ft with southern exposure, pebbly, calcareous clay-loam soil and vines planted 2,200/acre from 1975-1980 yielding 2.0-2.4 tons/acre. October harvest. 2-day cold soak maceration prior to 3-4 week fermentation at 73 °F in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic. Aged 8-10 months in 225 L Barriques and 5 months in Cement vats, plus 1 month in bottle. 14% Abv.
Background: Antonio Argiolas (d. 2009) inherited 7 acres of vines in 1938, passing to sons Franco and Giuseppe who along with next gen Antonio, Francesca, and Valentina now run Sardinia's leading wine producer. Proprietors: Franco and Giuseppe Argiolas Winemaker: Mariano Murru
A(ccuray)=2: Med deep ruby/purple. Ripe rustic varietal. B(alance)=2: Compact fruit with firm structure. C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, herbs, spices. D(epth)=1: Savory mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1]= 7/10
Matches well with hearty dishes.
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8/12/2023 - KVM wrote:
Dark red. Juicy red nose. Round, slightly sweet plum fruit. Short on T and A. Meh.
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2/4/2023 - WineTally Likes this wine:
90% Cannonau (Grenache), 5% Bovale Sardo, 5% Carignano
from the 88 acre Costera vineyard at 725 ft with southern exposure,
pebbly, calcareous clay-loam soil and vines planted 2,200/acre
from 1975-1980 yielding 2.0-2.4 tons/acre.
October harvest.
2-day cold soak maceration prior to 3-4 week fermentation at 73 °F
in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic.
Aged 8-10 months in 225 L Barriques and 5 months in Cement vats,
plus 1 month in bottle.
14% Abv.
Background: Antonio Argiolas (d. 2009) inherited 7 acres of vines in 1938,
passing to sons Franco and Giuseppe who along with next gen
Antonio, Francesca, and Valentina now run Sardinia's leading wine
producer.
Proprietors: Franco and Giuseppe Argiolas
Winemaker: Mariano Murru
A(ccuray)=2: Med deep ruby/purple. Ripe rustic varietal.
B(alance)=2: Compact fruit with firm structure.
C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, herbs, spices.
D(epth)=1: Savory mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1]= 7/10
Matches well with hearty dishes.
For story-telling label graphics, see:
[https://www.instagram.com/p/CoRE96Go_9t/]
[https://www.facebook.com/WineTally/]
For video explanation (in 8 languages), see
Wine Tally on [https://www.youtube.com]
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10/9/2022 - Wine Introvert Likes this wine: 89 Points
Rather complex, but easy-drinking
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7/12/2022 - Double-A wrote: 88 Points
Red berry and sweet spice nose. Warming, medium-full bodied palate; good balance and length.
3.5/5
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2/11/2022 - Ryanswine wrote: 90 Points
Solid cannonau
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