Turriga 2011 75cl

Wow. This shows a pureness and beauty that brings you to attention. Full body, firm and super silky tannins and an intense palate of energized flavors of dried fruits, cherries, walnuts, meats and spices. Long, long finish.

This is a landmark wine from one of Sardinia's leading producers. The 2011 Turriga is a blend of Cannonau, Malvasia Nera, Carignano and Bovale Sardo aged in French oak for two years. The wine represents a brainstorming between the Argiolas family and famed Italian enologist Giacomo Tachis. This is a beautiful edition of the celebrated wine from a hot vintage that shows extra aromatic intensity and softness in the mouth. Austere aromas of dark fruit, plum and blackberry segue to spice, licorice and balsam herb. Despite the wine's richness and opulence, it never feels overripe or too heavy. <br/><br/>Founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas, this is one of the most important quality wineries on the island of Sardinia. Argiolas farms 240 hectares of vines (with native grapes such as Cannonau, Nuragus and Monica) in the southern part of the island near Cagliari. This year, I was especially impressed by the gorgeous Nasco-based white wine Iselis and the Vermentino Merì. Both wines are new to me.<br/>