Argiolas Korem Isola dei Nuraghi

The Korem from Argiolas is a powerful Sardinian wine with a velvety texture — dark fruity, spicy and with enough substance for cellaring.

Argiolas is Sardinia's most important winery, founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas in Serdiana, southeast of Cagliari. The family cultivates around 230 hectares, primarily with indigenous grape varieties such as Cannonau, Carignano, and Bovale. Korem—named after a Nuragic cult site—is the estate's flagship cuvée and showcases the potential of Sardinia's ancient rock soils and arid climate.

In the glass, a deep ruby ​​red with violet reflections. On the nose, blackberry, cherry jam, and licorice, underpinned by rosemary and a hint of balsam. After 12 months of aging in barriques, cedarwood and dark chocolate emerge without overpowering the fruit. Powerful on the palate, the tannins are dense yet supple—no harsh finish, but a long, spicy aftertaste.

• Dishes: Leg of lamb with rosemary, wild boar ragù, mature Pecorino Sardo
• Temperature: 17–18 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2028, with aeration or decanting for 30 minutes