Barrua Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2021
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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.
Hand harvested grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation. Each variety is vinified separately, and the wine ages for 18 months in French oak barriques (40% new oak, 60% second passage barrels) with a medium toast. The wine then rests for 40-50 days in cement tanks and 6 months in bottle.
Harvest Note
The 2021 vintage started with little rain in February and March, but rain in April and the beginning of May refreshed the vineyards. Summer unfolded with average temperatures. Mid-July and August experience some heat waves, accelerating the ripening of the grapes, which were harvested earlier than usual. The quality of the grapes was excellent.
Tasting Note
A deep ruby red color, this harmonious wine displays aromas of ripe red fruits such as black cherry, wild herbs, and spices. On the palate, the wine is soft and elegant with fine tannins and notes of sage, myrtle, rosemary, and vanilla. Notes of pepper and licorice add an interesting spiciness before a harmonious and persistent finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: Carignano (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (5%)
APPELLATION: Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
PH: 3.8
ACIDITY: 4.9
ABV: 15%
AGING: 18 months in French oak barrels (40% new oak)
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.
