Sunday, May 4, 2014

Tasting - Argiolas Perdera

Name: Argiolas Perdera Isola Dei Nuraghi
Variety: Blend of Monica, Carignano, and Bovale Sardo
Region: Sardinia
Country: Italy
Year: 2009
Price: $13.99

Winery Review: ""The 2009 Isola dei Nuraghi Perdera is fabulous. Layers of dark fruit, herbs, spices, and minerals flow from this exuberant, medium to full-bodied offering. Hints of smoke and tar add further nuance on the finish. This is a hugely rewarding wine for the money. Perdera is a blend of 90% Monica, 5% Carignano and 5% Bovale Sardo. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014."

My Review: A very enjoyable wine. On the nose there was plum, jammy fruits and red berries. On the palate I was getting earthy tones and spices, red Cayenne peppers, and almonds. A very well-balanced wine with a myriad of different flavors. The finish was long and round, with some aspects of tar coming out. I would pair this with roasted duck or a tomato pasta.

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