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Is Solinas

by Argiolas · Sardinia, Italy

AppellationCarignano del SulcisDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCarignano, Bovale Sardo
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
ArgiolasSardinia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in sandy soils containing limestone and clay. The Mediterranean climate brings mild winters and very hot, windy summers.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand from late September to early October. Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for 10–12 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in cement tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures for at least 12 months in small French oak barrels, followed by a further few months in bottle.

Tasting profile

The wine has excellent structure and rich, juicy fruit.

Label / history

Antonio Argiolas began making wine in 1918. The company now owns 203 hectares of vineyards across Sardinia. In the 1970s, the Argiolas family invited winemaker Giacomo Tachis to work with them, combining traditional winemaking methods with modern technology.