Sardinia, Italy
Agricola Punica
Barrua 2015 Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
The Wine. With a deep violet color, the wine displays clean; on the nose elegant aromas of spices, wild herbs and mature red fruits. On the palate, the wine is soft and elegant, a unique blend of sage, myrtle, rosemary, vanilla flavors, and fine tannins. Notes of red fruits, pepper, and licorice add an interesting spiciness before a harmonious and persistent finish.
The Winery. Barrua was first released in the 2002 vintage. The grapes are sourced from the Barrua and Narcao vineyards. The 54-acre Barrua vineyard lies inland from the coast and is planted to 25 acres of old, bush-trained Carignano vines and 50 acres of new Carignano, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines. The medium texture soils are primarily clay mixed with some sand.
