{"title":"Agricola Punica","description":"Agricola Punica wines bring Sardinia\u0026#39;s warm heart directly to your glass. The foundation is Carignano, a grape variety that thrives on the island. With the Barrua, you\u0026#39;ll taste the care taken during its long aging in French oak barrels, which imparts ripe red fruit, delicate spices, and an intriguing hint of licorice. The Montessu is a lively everyday companion, captivating with its full-bodied character. These wines are down-to-earth and robust – ideal for a long dinner with friends and hearty dishes.","products":[{"product_id":"montessu-isola-dei-nuraghi","title":"Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi IGT","description":"\u003cp\u003eMontessu is Agricola Punica\u0026#39;s entry into the Sardinian red wine world — and it shows what Carignano can do on the island when the grape variety is taken seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Agricola Punica was created as a joint project between the Sardinian cooperative Santadi and the Tuscan winery Tenuta San Guido (famous for Sassicaia). The vineyards are located in southwestern Sardinia, where old Carignano vines root deeply in sandy soil—a terroir that gives the variety structure and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Deep ruby ​​red in the glass. The nose offers dark berry fruit, blackberry and plum, along with a characteristic hint of licorice and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is full-bodied with soft tannins and a pleasant freshness on the finish—not a heavy, blocky red wine, but one that is truly easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best served at 16–18 °C. Pairs well with grilled lamb, Sardinian meat dishes such as \u003ci\u003eporceddu\u003c\/i\u003e (suckling pig), or hearty pasta ragùs. Also a good choice with mature pecorino cheese. Drink now – not a wine for long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agricola Punica","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52985053544784,"sku":"VJ0274-2023","price":20.16,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_montessu_isola_dei_nuraghi.webp?v=1771237687"},{"product_id":"barrua-isola-dei-nuraghi","title":"Barrua Isola dei Nuraghi IGT","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarrua is a prime example of what Sardinia can achieve when old Carignano vines meet one of Italy\u0026#39;s most astute oenologists. Giacomo Tachis – the creator of Sassicaia and Tignanello – developed this wine for Agricola Punica and set the bar accordingly high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Agricola Punica was created as a joint project between the Sardinian Cantina di Santadi and the Tuscan group Sassicaia. The vines in Sulcis, in southwestern Sardinia, grow on red, iron-rich granite sand – a soil that gives Carignano its unusual depth. Eighteen months of aging in barriques rounds out the wine without dominating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass: dark blackberry, cherry jam, and black olive, with notes of licorice, dried myrtle, and a hint of cedar from the barrel. The palate is full-bodied with ripe, velvety tannins, good structure, and a long, slightly spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDishes:\u003c\/b\u003e Leg of lamb with rosemary, wild boar salami, mature Pecorino Sardo\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 17–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/b\u003e now until 2030\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Agricola Punica","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52985093161296,"sku":"VJ0365-2021","price":33.61,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_barrua_isola_dei_nuraghi.webp?v=1771237688"},{"product_id":"agricola-punica-barrua-isola-dei-nuraghi-igt-magnum","title":"Barrua Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Magnum","description":"Giacomo Tachis initiated this excellent Carignano, which is rounded off by 18 months of aging in barriques. Ripe red fruits and spices, along with notes of licorice and myrtle, can be detected in its opulent aroma. An incredibly elegant wine from producers who truly understand their craft.","brand":"Agricola Punica","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":53124451729744,"sku":"VJ1562-2021","price":66.38,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_agricola_punica_barrua_isola_dei_nuraghi_igt_magnum.webp?v=1771238460"},{"product_id":"agricola-punica-montessu-isola-dei-nuraghi-igt-magnum","title":"Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Magnum","description":"This wine, predominantly made from Carignano grapes, presents itself in a deep ruby ​​red color. It is a typical representative of this grape variety not only in its color, but also in its character: it impresses with its intensely fruity aroma with notes of licorice and its exceptionally elegant, full-bodied taste.","brand":"Agricola Punica","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":53124445339984,"sku":"VJ1492-2021","price":33.61,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2023","offer_id":53124445372752,"sku":"VJ1492-2023","price":33.61,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_agricola_punica_montessu_isola_dei_nuraghi_igt_magnum.webp?v=1771238461"},{"product_id":"agricola-punica-barrua-isola-dei-nuraghi-igt-doppelmagnum","title":"Agricola Punica Barrua Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Double Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarrua is Sardinia\u0026#39;s answer to great Mediterranean red wines – a Carignano-dominant blend from the Sulcis region in the southwest of the island, which demonstrates with each vintage what the sparse maquis landscape can coax from ancient vines. In the 3-liter double magnum, it matures more slowly and develops greater depth than in the standard bottle – a format for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWinery \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Agricola Punica was founded as a joint project between Sebastiano Rosa (of the Sassicaia family) and the Sardinian Cantina di Santadi. Wine legend Giacomo Tachis, father of Sassicaia, developed Barrua as the flagship wine: Carignano from old, partly ungrafted vines in the IGT region of Isola dei Nuraghi, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The soils – reddish clay over granite – and the dry coastal climate fundamentally shape the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eSensors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Eighteen months of aging in barriques leave a distinct signature: dark blackberry and black cherry, underpinned by licorice, myrtle, and a hint of tobacco. The tannins are ripe and dense, without being harsh. The finish reveals the Mediterranean spiciness of Carignano – salty, with herbal notes reminiscent of rosemary and juniper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDrinking recommendation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Serving temperature 17–18 °C. Drinking window: now until 2032+, larger formats benefit from further aging. Pairs well with braised leg of lamb, wild boar ragù, or mature Pecorino Sardo. 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