Argiolas Merì
2016
750ml
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Wine Type:
White
Varietal:
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100% Vermentino / Rolle
Region, Subregion, Country:
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Sardegna, Italy
Appellation:
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Description:
Colour: soft straw-yellow with greenish tinges. Nose: intense primary aroma with predominant notes of citrus and fresh fruit. Palate: lively, very fresh and tasty, balanced, delicate and fine.
Winery:
Argiolas is the foremost wine estate on the island of Sardinia producing archetypal wines from native varietals. Antonio Argiolas, who died in 2009 at the age of 102, inherited seven acres of vines from his father in 1938 and was the first on the island to convert to modern viticulture to pursue quality over quantity. His sons, Franco and Giuseppe, replanted the vineyards in the 1980s with the goal of reducing yields and focusing exclusively on Sardinian grapes. Joined by enologist Mariano Murru, the Argiolas family is today recognized as Sardinia’s leading wine producer.
Wine Making:
All the initial operations, soft pressing and natural decantation, take place at a constant temperature of 10- 12 °C in an oxygen-free environment, in order to preserve the must from oxidation. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 16-17 °C and lasts around 15-20 days.
Style:
Fresh & Floral
Dominant Flavour:
Green Fruit
Citrus
Stone Fruit
Food Pairings:
It pairs well with Japanese sake-steamed clams
Award:
Gambero Rosso 2016 2 Bicchieri
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