Agricola Punica
Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi
2018
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Indicazione geographica tipica (IGT)
Region
Sardinia
Appellation
Isola dei Nuraghi
Varietal(s)
Carignan
Alcohol percentage
14.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
2,7 g/l
About this winery
Agricola Punica is a joint venture between Cantina Sociale di Santadi, Tenuta San Guido, Antonello Pilloni and the legendary Italian consultant oenologist, Giacomo Tachis. In 2002, Agricola Punica acquired a 370-acre estate including two vineyards, Barrua and Narcao. The estate is located near the town of Santadi in the Sulcis region of southern Sardinia. The sloping terrain has clayey, sandy and calcareous soil of a medium consistency. Sardinia is a wine-growing region that pits itself against...
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Production notes
The must is fermented with the skins at a temperature of between 25 and 30°C. It is periodically pumped over to facilitate the solubilization of the compounds present in the grapes. Malolactic fermentation confers roundness to the wine.
Tasting notes
Intense aromas and flavors of black fruit. It is full-bodied with a velvety texture and balanced tannins.
Press reviews
- 90 points -
May 2021 (Vintage 2018)A harmonious red, medium- to full-bodied and playing savory herbed olive and salty mineral notes off a pure note of dried raspberry. Fine-grained tannins provide chewy definition, firming the spiced finish. Carignan, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Best from 2022 through 2030. 2,500 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. — AN
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Patrick Desy,
August 2021 (Vintage 2018)
Une autre découverte intéressante que ce rouge provenant de Sardaigne. Un assemblage hétéroclite dominé par le carignan (60%) auquel on ajoute du cabernet franc, du cabernet-sauvignon, du merlot et de la syrah. Élevé 12 mois en vieilles barriques. C’est bourré de soleil avec des notes de fruits noirs, de romarin et poivre concassé. C’est ample et suave avec une matière riche et des tanins dodus. Bonne persistance sur des notes de cerise.
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Jean Aubry,
September 2021 (Vintage 2018)
Mystère assuré ou argent remis ! Un rouge puissant et profond à savourer en deux temps, à 24 heures d’intervalle, histoire de lier plus intimement encore les cabernets (francs et sauvignons) et syrahs au fruité profond des vieux carignans qui composent 60 % de la cuvée. Un vin d’automne et de gibier, de cèpes grillés et de ragoûts roboratifs. (5+) ★★★ 1/2 ©
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