Argiolas Turriga
Wine Description
This legendary red was created by the brothers Franco and Giuseppe Argiolas with the support of renowned enologist Giacomo Tachis. A muscular yet elegant blend of 85% Cannonau and 15% Malvasia Nera, Carignano and Bovale Sardo grown in the Turriga vineyard and macerated for 16-18 days in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to fully extract tannins, flavors and color. After fermentation, Turriga is aged in barriques for 18-24 months, allowing for an austere, yet elegant and rich body.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Vineyard name
The Turriga vineyard
Vineyard size
15 acres
Soil composition
Limestone
Training method
Alberello
Elevation:
750-1,148 feet
Vines/acre:
2,428
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1975
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1988
Bottles produced of this wine:
40,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
16-18
Varietal composition:
85% Cannonau, 5% Carignano, 5% Bovale Sardo and 5% Malvasia Nera
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
82-86 °F
Type of aging container:
Barrique
Length of aging before bottling:
18-24 months
Length of bottle aging:
24 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.8
Acidity:
5.5 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Dry extract:
38.4 g/L
Residual sugar:
0.9 g/L
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