Turriga Rosso Isola dei Nuraghi
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Cannonau
Argiolas

Turriga IGT Isola dei Nuraghi red 0.75L

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Cannonau cuvée from Sardinia: blackberry, licorice, velvety tannins, long spicy finish.

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Turriga IGT Isola dei Nuraghi red 0.75L

Turriga is Sardinia's most famous red wine – a flagship that demonstrates what the island can achieve with indigenous grape varieties. Argiolas, Sardinia's leading winery based in Serdiana southeast of Cagliari, has been producing it since the late 1980s in collaboration with oenologist Giacomo Tachis, who was also the force behind Sassicaia.

The cuvée is based primarily on Cannonau (Garnacha), complemented by Carignano, Bovale Sardo, and Malvasia Nera – all deeply rooted Sardinian varieties that grow on low-calcium, dry soils under the Mediterranean sun. After vinification, the wine matures for 12 months in barriques, followed by another 6 months in the bottle.

In the glass, it shows an intense ruby red. The bouquet opens with blackberry, dried plum, and black cherry, accompanied by licorice, Mediterranean herbs, and a balsamic undertone. Powerful on the palate, but with velvety integrated tannins – no sharp finish, but a long, spicy finish with a hint of dark chocolate.

Food pairing: Leg of lamb with rosemary, grilled wild boar, mature Pecorino Sardo.
Temperature: 17–18 °C.
Drinking window: now until 2028.

Grape variety Cannonau, Carignano, Bovale Sardo, Malvasia Nera
Origin Sardinia, Italy
Taste Dry
Alcohol 14,5 % Vol.
Serving temp. 16–18 °C
Volume 0,75 l
Country of origin Italy
Region Sardinia
Grape variety Cannonau, Carignano, Bovale Sardo, Malvasia Nera
Wine color Red Wine
Vintage 2013
Alcohol content 14,5 % Vol.
Acidity 6,1 g/l
Residual sugar 0,7 g/l
Taste Dry
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How does the Turriga Rosso Isola dei Nuraghi taste?

This red wine tastes dense and warm, with dark fruit, spice, and noticeable structure.

Four Sardinian grape varieties define the style: Cannonau provides the fullness, Carignano and Bovale Sardo bring spice and tannins, and Malvasia Nera rounds off the cuvée. The aging in barriques adds a fine layer of wood, making the wine appear broader and more closed than a pure stainless steel red wine. With 14.5% vol and a dry sweetness, it has a powerful presence in the glass. Compared to many red wines from Southern Italy, it relies less on opulence and more on the cohesion of fruit, wood, and tannin.

What does the Turriga go with?

It belongs with meat that brings aroma and fat. Lamb and veal benefit from its tannins: they bind the fat and allow the meat flavor to emerge more clearly. With beef, steak, and grilled dishes, the fullness of the wine holds its own against the roasted aromas. Braised dishes and ragouts, with their deep sauces, need exactly this body so that the wine is not overshadowed.

It works well with Pecorino because the salty, strong cheese cushions the tannins. Serve it at 16 to 18 °C.

This wine is for when a group is sitting at the table and there is something substantial to eat: a Sunday roast in autumn, a barbecue evening with good meat, or a festive meal in winter.

Red wines similar to the Turriga

If you want to stay within the same style but change the origin or grape variety, these three red wines will help:

  • Argiolas Iselis Rosso Monica di Sardegna DOC Superiore comes from the same producer and also from Sardinia, but relies on Monica alongside Carignano and Bovale Sardo. The right choice if you want to stay with the Argiolas house and try another Sardinian cuvée.
  • Care Finca Bancales Garnacha Reserva from Bodegas Añadas comes from Cariñena in Spain and is a single-varietal Garnacha. It suits you if you are interested in the grape variety behind the Cannonau.
  • Delas Cotes-du-Rhone Saint-Esprit AOC from Delas comes from the Rhône Valley in France and is based on Grenache. A good choice if you want to compare the same grape variety in a French interpretation.

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Argiolas

Argiolas – the cradle of the Sardinian wine renaissance. Founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas in Serdiana, the 230-hectare winery is managed today in the third generation by his grandchildren. Antonio was ahead of his time: larger vineyard areas, focus on quality.

With oenologist legend Giacomo Tachis as a consultant, the sons invested in modernization. Only indigenous grape varieties are cultivated – many almost forgotten. Vermentino, Cannonau, Monica, Carignano – the Mediterranean climate gives them ideal conditions.

The highlight: Turriga, regularly awarded 3 glasses in the Gambero Rosso. Sardinian, elegant, international. Over 2 million bottles annually – Sardinian wine culture for the world.

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