The flagship 2006 Isola dei Nuraghi Turriga boasts gorgeous inner sweetness in its black cherries, mint, sage, rosemary and spices. This is a fabulous Turriga with superb delineation and tons of harmony. The 2006 is shaping up to be a great Turriga, but it needs time. Readers who want to get more perspective on the development of older vintages might want to check out my article on www.erobertparker.com. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026.
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