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Wine Description

Over many generations, the Argiolas family has worked diligently to become the leader in Sardinian enology. In many ways, Turriga embodies the fulfillment of this goal. Made from 85% Cannonau, with 5% each of Carignano, Bovale Sardo and Malvasia Nera, all meticulously hand-harvested from the Turriga estate in the countryside of Selegas-Piscina Trigus. This wine is the flagship red of the Argiolas estate.

Antonio Argiolas
Argiolas Vineyard
Antonio, Francesca and Valentina Argiolas
Is Solinas
Autumn Vine
Argiolas Winery
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Acclaim
The 1993 Turriga is amazing, especially as it appears to still be years away from its peak! This is a powerful, massively rich Turriga with super-ripe fruit that recalls Amarone in its opulence. The 1993 seems to still be searching for its inner sense of balance, but at this point I am not sure that will ever truly happen. The best way to experience the 1993 is to open a bottle well in advance and enjoy its evolution over several hours.
— Wine Advocate, Apr 2010
Amber-tinged pale red. Evolved aromas of woodsy underbrush, licorice and faded flowers complement subdued red cherry and dried redcurrant notes. Then soft and round, with still bright acidity and clean flavors of floral red berries and flowers. Lovely finish, leaving an impression of great refinement behind. I would decant this an hour or so before, at least. Initially very closed, it opens slowly with aeration, becoming more interesting and nuanced in the process. The 1993 was never one of the fleshiest or showiest Turrigas, due to a year of cooler weather than usual throughout the vine’s growing cycle.
— Vinous, Aug 2016
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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:
1155 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Yield/acre:
3.2 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1975
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1988
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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
Maceration technique:
Delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques and concrete
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
24 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
Length of bottle aging:
12 months
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