Turriga (Italy)
Turriga is a prize winning Sardinian wine.
It is a blend of 85% Cannonau, 5% Bovale Sardo, 5% Malvasia Nera, and 5% Carignano.
Turriga Flavors
Black and Blue Fruit, Wild Berries, and Plum (or Jam) are typical Turriga flavors.
Hints of Violets or Roses, and Herbs (Anise).
 Blackberry |
 Black Currant |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Herbs |
 Violet |
 Spices |
 Licorice |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging
 Oak |
 Vanilla |
 Cinnamon |
 Tobacco |
Turriga Profile
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium - Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALcohol: | 14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Turriga Food Pairing
Turriga is very food friendly. It has good fruit and smooth tannins.
It pairs perfectly with rich Stews, Cassoulets and Marinated Asian.
Turriga also loves Barbecue and Grilled Meat (Beef. Veal. Pork. Chicken. Game).
 Tapas |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Pizza |
 Cassoulets |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Game |
Excellent Pairings
Tapas. Cured Meat. Pizza.
Stews. Cassoulets. Goulash.
Asian Marinated Dishes.
Indian Chicken Tikka Masala.
Poultry. Roasted Duck with Plum.
Pork. Rabbit. Game.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Braises. Roast. BBQ.
Game with Cherry Sauce.
The Ideal Glass for Turriga
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About Turriga
Turriga is a prize winning Sardinian wine produced by the Argiolas winery.
Argiolas was founded by Antonio Argiolas in 1938, as the first winery of Sardegna to put quality over quantity. Today, the Argiolas family is recognized as Sardinia’s leading producer of wine.
The wine is expensive (min $60 a bottle) but it is worth it.
Wine Region Sardegna
Climate
Sardinia's geography is diverse, with mountains, hills, and coastal plains.
The island has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild and wet winters.
The proximity to the sea influences the climate and provides a perfect cooling for the vines.
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18% Vermentino |
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Denominations
The island has 1 DOCG and 17 DOCs:
Vermentino di Gallura DOCGAlghero DOC
Arborea DOC
Cagliari DOC
Campidano di Terralba DOC
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Carignano del Sulcis DOC
Girò di Cagliari DOC
Malvasia di Bosa DOC
Mandrolisai DOC
Monica di Sardegna DOC
Moscato di Sardegna DOC
Moscato di Sorso-Sennori DOC
Nasco di Cagliari DOC
Nuragus di Cagliari DOC
Sardegna Semidano DOC
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
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