Argiolas Costera Cannonau 2021 cl 75

The Cannonau "Costera" by Argiolas is the label that best represents the Sardinian tradition of great local reds. It is made with the island's emblematic grape variety, a biotype of the Garnacha or Grenache grape, widely diffused also in Spain and southern France, for its ability to withstand hot, dry, and very windy climates. Thanks to excellent grape ripeness and a well-calibrated aging process, the wine conveys the sunny and Mediterranean charm of Sardinia. Its smooth character makes it ideal for accompanying grilled meat or spit-roasted game.

"Costera" is a Cannonau produced by Argiolas, one of the most representative wineries in the Sardinian wine scene. The estate is located near Serdiana, in the hilly hinterland of the Gulf of Cagliari. Established at the beginning of the 20th century, it has passed down the best traditions of the territory from generation to generation and produces excellent wines using grape varieties historically present on the island. The wine is made with a majority percentage of Cannonau, complemented by Bovale and Carignano. The grapes come from the estate's vineyards, cultivated on calcareous-clay soils with the presence of pebbles. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 28-30 °C with a maceration period on the skins of about twelve days. The wine then ages for 8 months in concrete tanks and for 9 months in second-passage French oak barriques, in order to avoid overly accentuated woody notes.

The "Costera" red by Argiolas is a fresh and fragrant Cannonau, crafted to offer a bottle capable of providing immediate drinking pleasure, simple and convivial. It is a red that brings to the forefront the varietal richness of the grapes in their purest form. In the glass, it presents a dark ruby color with garnet hues. The olfactory profile is intense with aromas of ripe cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant, red plum, hints of delicate spices, myrtle, and aromatic herbs of the Mediterranean scrub. Harmonious and enveloping, it has velvety tannins and ripe, juicy fruit, anticipating a soft and fruity finish.