“Barrua” Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2021

Agr. Punica | Santadi & Sassicaia | Sardinia
Agricola Punica S.p.A. | Loc. Barrua | IT 09010 Santadi

20052221 · 0,75 l · 42,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Intense "statement wine" from the south-west coast of Sardinia: Barrua combines 85% Carignano with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot – a powerful composition from old vines on calcareous sandy-clay soils close to the sea. The grapes are carefully harvested by hand, vinified separately and then matured for 18 months in French barriques. After a resting period in cement tanks and several months in the bottle, the wine is now impressively balanced.

Deep dark in the glass, almost impenetrable. The aroma is reminiscent of black cherries, wild berries, Mediterranean herbs, clove, pepper, liquorice and a hint of tobacco. The ageing brings notes of vanilla and cedar wood into play, but always remains at the service of the fruit. Full and concentrated on the palate, yet cool-structured and harmonious. Fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and salty minerality provide depth and elegance. The long finish is spicy and precise. Barrua has long been more than just an insider tip: a modern, Mediterranean classic with a clear signature and plenty of potential – authentic, full of character and confident. SUPERIORE.DE

"Coffee, dried flowers, prunes and dried cranberries on the nose of this ripe red. It’s rich, spicy and dense, with a full body and chewy tannins. Big and concentrated wine." James Suckling