Sardinia, Italy
Visitors have long been attracted to Sardinia’s wild beauty and natural energy. Located amid Sardinia’s natural beauty, just north of Cagliari, is the Argiolas estate, widely known for its crisp and refreshing white wines and complex reds. Antonio Argiolas and his twin sons, Franco and Giuseppe, have worked diligently to fulfill their commitment to become the leaders in Sardinian enology. When they came into the business, the two Argiolas brothers adopted a new philosophy, coupling their father's passion for business with painstaking research and a taste for innovation.
Over the years the Argiolas family has strongly insisted on its native Sardinian vines, focusing on the indigenous white varietals Nuragus and Vermentino and the red varietals Cannonau, Monica, Carignano and Bovale Sardo. In 2004, the Wine Advocate praised Argiolas for producing, “essential wines for those looking to discover what the wines and viticulture of Sardinia are all about.” It's about a passion handed down from one generation to the next. Made up of equal parts of commitment, discipline and enthusiasm.
"Star" Winery - Gambero Rosso (Indicates that the winery has won ten 3 Glass Awards by Gambero Rosso. They are the elite, the aristocracy, in short the very top flight of Italian wine.)
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Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2009/2010 (RV)Varietal: Vermentino, primary aroma varieties. Straw yellow with light green tinges. Subtle, intense and delicate nose, with good primary and secondary aromas. Fresh and dry, sapid, with pleasant delicate and fine feel. Pair with seafood starters, fregola (small balls of semolina) with crustaceans, fish stews, bass with artichokes, soft-textured medium mature cheeses. |
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Perdera Monica di Sardegna DOC 2008 (RV)Varietal: Monica, Carignano and Bovale Sardo. Intense ruby red with an undertone typical of Monica. Vinous, intense and characteristic nose. Round on the palate; final aftertaste almost tending to sweetness, a typical feature of erect-shrub grown Monica grapes. Pairs well with traditional tomato-based pasta dishes, grilled tuna fish, stewed lamb, pecorino cheese. |
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Costera Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2008 (RV)Varietal: Cannonau, Carignano and Bovale. Intense ruby red with garnet tinges. On nose, it is intensely vinous, typical of Cannonau. Warm, well-rounded, well structured and excellently balanced. Excellent pairing with first courses with tasty condiments, roast suckling pig and lamb, Sardinian pecorino cheese. |
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Turriga Rosso IGT Isola dei Nuraghi 2005Varietal: Cannonau, Carignano, Bovale Sardo, Malvasia Nera. Intense ruby red. Rich, complex bouquet. Very well structured, balanced, fine and persistent. Very smooth. Pair with stewed boar, furred game, spicy red meats, mature Sardinian pecorino cheese. |