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Agricola Punica - Barrua - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
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Dark ruby colour with a slight purple hue. Ripe and generous nose offering crème de cassis, plum and dark cherry with a mild spiciness, tobacco and discreet oak notes. The palate is dense with nice extraction, ripe tannin and underlying freshness, layers of crushed dark berries, tobacco, fine oak and a long warm finish.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Tenuta San Guido
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
- Region
- Sardinia
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
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- Size
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
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About this wine
Barrua is a wine producer located in the Isola dei Nuraghi IGT region of Sardinia, Italy. The history of this region dates back to the Nuragic civilization, which existed on the island from the 18th to the 2nd century BC. The Nuragic people were known for their advanced agricultural practices, including the cultivation of grapes for wine production.
Barrua is committed to preserving the traditions of the Nuragic people while also incorporating modern winemaking techniques. The winery is situated on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and the vineyards benefit from the sea breeze and the island's unique microclimate.
The Barrua vineyards are planted with a variety of grapes, including Carignano, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The Carignano grape is particularly well-suited to the Sardinian climate, and it is the primary grape used in Barrua's flagship wine.
Barrua's winemaking process is focused on quality and attention to detail. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted before being fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for up to 18 months, depending on the vintage.
The resulting wine is a deep ruby red colour with aromas of blackberry, cherry, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, complex finish. Barrua's wines are known for their elegance and balance, and they are a testament to the rich history and unique terroir of Sardinia.
Overall, Barrua is a producer that is deeply rooted in the history and traditions of Sardinia, while also embracing modern winemaking techniques. Their wines are a true reflection of the island's unique terroir, and they are sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.
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Producer
Tenuta San Guido
In the 1920s Marchese Mario della Rocchetta dreamt of creating a ‘thoroughbred wine’ and for him, like for the aristocracy of the time, the ideal was Bordeaux. No one had ever dared to produce a Bordeaux blend on Italian soil…
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Sardinia
Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, sits roughly 200 kilometers west of the Italian mainland. The island's wine production dates back over 3,000 years, with Phoenician and Roman influences shaping its…
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Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Isola dei Nuraghi IGT is a regional wine classification covering the entire island of Sardinia, Italy. The designation was established in 1995 as part of Italy's Indicazione Geografica Tipica system, allowing winemakers across…
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