A beautifully curated and polished young red with black berry, violet, and bark. Full and velvety with creamy textured tannins and a flavorful finish. Juicy. JS
Very spicy indeed with brambleberries, earth, vanilla, ash, tar, sous bois, cassis bush, glazed dark cherries and dried meat. Full-bodied and very dense on the palate, which is surrounded by plush, chocolate-studded dark fruit and coated with layers of earth and spices. JS
$ 688
Argiolas Turriga Isola dei Nuraghi Rosso 1999
RP
92
The 1999 is a fairly weighty, powerful Turriga. Some of the delineation of the 2000 is missing, but the wine makes up for that with its utterly complete, engaging personality. Sweet grilled herbs add a final layer of nuance on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. RP
$ 1,680
Argiolas Turriga Isola dei Nuraghi Rosso 2013
RP
93
This is a benchmark wine in Sardinia. The 2013 Turriga flows from the bottle with sun-drenched generosity and plum-like ripeness. This celebrated blend is composed of 85% Cannonau, 5% Carignano, 5% Bovale and 5% Malvasia Nera. It ages in oak for up to two years. This vintage most certainly delivers the goods with intensity and a proud sense of exuberance. Those black fruit nuances are smooth, velvety and soft. Exotic spice, tobacco and leather reach just the right level without going overboard. The mouthfeel is broad and all encompassing. RP