Barrua Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
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Italy
Sardinia
Sardinia
Barrua was first released in the 2002 vintage. The 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. Bush vines are closely planted here, designed to minimize yields and maximize the wine’s concentration.
Hand harvested whole bunches are destemmed, crushed and fermented on the skins for several days in stainless steel vats. The wine is oak aged before blending and bottle aging.
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2014 vintage
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2017 vintage
Tasting Note
Deep ruby in color, the wine offers intense aromas and flavors of black fruit, dry herbs and spice. It is full-bodied with a velvety texture and balanced tannins, ending in a lengthy, elegant finish.
Technical Data
APPELLATION: Sulcis Meridionale
Unique Selling Points
- The “Super Sardinian”
- A modern blend made primarily from Carignano
- Aged for 18 months in French oak barriques (40% new oak)
- Agricola Punica was founded by an all-star team of winemakers in 2002
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.
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.
