Barrua Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2022
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Italy / Sardinia
Barrua is the name of a vineyard in southwest Sardinia. The Sulcis region is dominated by Carignano, an indigenous grape known for its elegant and velvety tannins. Carignano is a sun-loving grape that thrives in the well-exposed brown earth composed of calcareous clay and sandy soil. Winters are mild and summers are hot and dry while the Mediterranean Sea regulates the heat.
Harvest Note
A dry winter was followed by a rainy fall that replenished soils. Summer 2022 was very hot, leading to early ripening. Harvest ran from mid-August to mid-October. Careful selection ensured high quality, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignano showing excellent texture. The final blend is balanced and promising.
Tasting Note
With a deep red ruby color, the wine displays clean; on the nose nice aromas of mature red fruits, wild herbs and spices. On the palate, the wine is soft and elegant, a unique blend of sage, myrtle, rosemary, vanilla flavors and fine tannins. Notes of red fruits, pepper and licorice add an interesting spicing, with a harmonious and persistent finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 85% Carignano, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
APPELLATION: Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
PH: 3.68
ACIDITY: 4.94 g/l
ABV: 15%
AGING: Barrua is a red wine with a very long ageing potential. Best period to drink after 8 years with a longevity time that can last up to 25 years.
Unique Selling Points
- The “Super Sardinian”
- High quality wines with an international outlook from Sardinia
- A modern blend made primarily from Carignano, an indigenous grape
- Aged for 18 months in French oak barriques
- Agricola Punica was founded by an all-star team of winemakers in 2002
Besides 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.
About the Grape
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.
