Argiolas Korem Bovale Isola dei Nuraghi
Its ruby-garnet color draws you in to a complex bouquet of aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, and plum, with herbs, licorice, leather, sweet tobacco, and baking spice. The palate presents freshness with flavors of dark and black fruits with notes of herbs, coffee and spices. Founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas in Serdiana, Sardinia, in the Trexenta hills just north of the capital of Cagliari. The winery has been a pioneer in promoting quality over quantity in Sardinian winemaking. Collaborating with renowned oenologists, the winery developed Turriga in 1988, aiming to create a wine that embodies the essence of Sardinian terroir.
Classification: IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica)
Grape Varietal: Bovale Sardo, Carignano, Cannonau
Feature: Sustainable, Organic
Country: Italy
Region: Sardinia
Appellation: Isola dei Nuraghi
Grape Profile: Bovale Sardo is an indigenous Sardinian red variety capable of producing deeply colored, structured wines with blackberry, black cherry, plum, violet, herbs, earth, and spice. Carignano contributes additional structure and Mediterranean savoriness, while Cannonau rounds the blend with ripe red fruit, warmth, and generosity.
Region Profile: Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, boasts a diverse range of microclimates and soil types. The Isola dei Nuraghi IGT encompasses the entire island, allowing for the expression of indigenous grape varieties and innovative winemaking techniques. Its vineyards experience abundant sunshine, dry summers, strong coastal winds, and significant maritime influence, while soils vary dramatically across the island, including granite, limestone, clay, sand, and volcanic formations.
Pair with: Rich dishes like grilled steak, roasted lamb, or braised short ribs. Italian cuisine like pasta with meat sauce, risotto, and aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino. Vegetarian dishes like truffle-infused pasta and mushroom risotto.
