Agricola Punica
Barrua Isola Dei Nuraghi Igt 2008 play
Region:
Italy
/ Sardinia
Grapes: 85% Carignano, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
Grapes are sourced from the Barrua and Narcao vineyards. Carignano, of Spanish origin and the blend’s predominant grape, has found its perfect terroir in the warm, well-exposed Sardinian terrain of calcareous, clay and sandy soil. Bush vines are closely planted here, designed to minimize yields and maximize the wine’s concentration.
Hand harvested whole bunches were destemmed, crushed and fermented on the skins for 15 days with periodic pumping over in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wine rested 18 months in 80% new French Allier barriques before blending, followed by 6 months in bottle prior to release.
Wine Spectator
2009 vintageWine Spectator
2008 vintageharvest note
2008 had regular rainfall, which promoted development of the vines, and summer temperatures were not too hot. Harvest began with the Merlot grapes in the third week of August and ended in the first week of October with the Carignano. Overall, the vintage had ideal weather conditions for well-structured red wines.
tasting note
Deep ruby in color, the wine offers intense, layered aromas of blackberries, ripe plums, dry herbs and spice. A velvety texture infuses the mouth with opulent, concentrated ripe black fruits, red currants and licorice. The wine is full-bodied with balanced tannins, ending in a lengthy, elegant finish.
food pairing
Pair with braised lamb or rich stews such as osso buco or a Moroccan lamb tagine.
technical data
GRAPES: 85% Carignano, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
APPELLATION: Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
PH: 3.8
ACIDITY: 5.41 g/l
ABV: 15%
AGING: 18 months in French oak, 6 months in bottle
points of distinction
- A modern blend made primarily from the Carignano grape
- First released in the 2002 vintage
- Matured 18 months in French barrels and 6 months in bottle
- 2008 had ideal weather conditions for well-structured red wines
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about the grape +
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Carignan
Carignan has an alluring blend of violet, spice, wild herb, red and black currant, and forest floor characters. Its assertive acidity and rustic gamey characters are great blending elements.
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– Sebastiano Rosa"Beside having all the characteristics of a great terroir the south west corner of Sardinia where Barrua and Narcao are located, has a great quality of light which makes the maturations of the grapes perfect and very complex."
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