Estate History: Argiolas is the foremost wine estate on the island of Sardinia producing archetypal wines from native varietals. The winery was founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas and was the first on the island to pursue quality... Read More
Tasting Notes: Korem is a complex belnd of several grapes. Bovale Sardo (Graciano) is an underrated grape that has been making a comeback in its native Rioja. Korem blends the low-yielding and deeply-colored Bovale Sardo for aroma... Read More
Tasting Notes: Limonsardo comes not from Sorrento but from the renowned Argiolas winery in southern Sardinia. Obtained from the natural infusion of hand-peeled lemons steeped in pure alcohol, this intensely flavored liqueur is... Read More
Estate History: Argiolas is the foremost wine estate on the island of Sardinia producing archetypal wines from native varietals. The winery was founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas and was the first on the island to pursue quality... Read More
Tasting Notes: Is Argiolas shows a ripe, almost tropical-fruit profile that reflects longer ripening on the vine. Aromas and flavors of fully ripe apricots and peaches are accented by notes of melon, almond, and honey. Bright... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Capichera Isola Dei Nuraghi is their iconic wine, produced since 1980. It arose from the idea of being able to use Vermentino grapes, those closest to Capichera’s heart, to obtain a wine that could hold... Read More
Tasting Notes: Monica is an indigenous grape variety from Sardegna (possibly with Spanish origins). ‘Praja’ is the Sardinian word for the Italian ‘spiaggia’, or ‘beach’, which is one of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Dettori Renosu Rosso is an organic and biodynamic red from Sardegna made from the local Cannonau grape. Wild aromatics of rosemary, the local myrtle berry, thyme and cloves jump from the glass. The wine is dense... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Jankara Vermentino di Gallura Superiore shows a great balance between acidity and fruit with extremely rich, intense aromas of white flowers and almonds alongside with complex tropical nuances that pleasingly... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Macchia Vermouth Bianco Maestrale is named after the Mistral, a fierce north-westerly wind that blows in the spring across Sardegna. Macchia’s white vermouth is based on Vermentino and Moscato wines. 18... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Mesa Cannonau di Sardegna Primo Scuro is ruby in color, with generous aromas of wild ripe red fruits & spices. On the palate, the wine has more body than the color would indicate with a round acidity, supple... Read More
Tasting Notes: Essentija is a deep, intense ruby red color with light garnet reflections, very clear. Persistent aroma with dominant notes of ripe fruit, mainly plum. Dry and soft with good structure, smooth and enveloping. This... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Punica Barrua comes from quality Carignano grapes known for excellence in the Sulcis area of Sardegna. This spicy red has a deep red color, a softness on the palate - from the tannins to the consistently low... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Punica Montessu shows pure beams of ripe berry flavors, with notes of tea leaves, followed by delicate spice and mineral notes. Creamy tannins frame the fresh finish in this Sardinian blend of Carignan, Syrah,... Read More