The estate's 2010 Isola dei Nuraghi Iselis Bianco is another brilliant wine. The featured grape is Nasco - which is more typically found in dessert wines - along with 15% Vermentino. The fruit wraps around the entire palate, with sumptuous layers of apricots, tangerine and mint. The Iselis is the richest of these whites from Argiolas. Despite its intensity, the wine remains light on its feet. A polished, elegant finish adds to an impression of total refinement. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. A renewed focus in indigenous grapes and a more refined approach to winemaking are some of the developments that are in the air at Argiolas.A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The estate’s 2010 Isola dei Nuraghi Iselis Rosso is a Monica/Carignano/Bovale Sardo blend aged in French oak barrels. Expressive, perfumed aromatics meld into a dark cherries, plums, sage, mocha and rose petals. The Iselis shows the richer side of these indigenous Sardinian varieties. Ultimately, it is the bouquet that keeps the wine from being excessively heavy and ponderous. Although not especially varietal, this soft, textured Sardinian red is quite pretty if taken on its own terms. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Argiolas does so many things well; it’s hard to know where to start. Readers will find a bevy of absolutely delicious, value-priced wines in this lineup. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Game, sage and dark tobacco notes lead in this dark yet crisp red, with black currant, sour cherry and mineral hints. Monica. Drink now. 60 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Italy / South / Isola dei Nuraghi Select to Add