Argiolas Cardanera Carignano del Sulcis 2023 (750ml) Chardonnay Blend

Argiolas Cardanera Carignano del Sulcis 2023 (750ml) Chardonnay BlendColour: ruby red. Nose : intense, notes of wild macchia Mediterranea and fresh red fruit. Palate: fresh, savory, balanced with a fine and balanced tannin. FORMATS75clSOILSandy with limestone and clay componentsHARVESTNatural harvestVINIFICATION TECHNIQUEFermentation and maceration in conditions of controlled temperature, for an average period of 12 15 days. Transfer into cement tanks for the malolactic fermentation. FOOD PAIRINGFirst courses with meat

talc-like texture and bright freshness

"Leads with a nice balance of dark fruits—blackberry and blueberry—with more savory elements

the 2018 delivers the goods

Nights are cooler and the grapes ripeness usually comes in late September

which means the wines are slightly lower in alcohol than in recent years

This well-structured Merlot has beautiful balance and a long

cinnamon and nutmeg notes which mingle in the natural acidity one looks forward to in these cooler climate regions of the North Coast

94 James Suckling

creating this wonderfully expressive wine each year is straightforward

rich finish

This Red Blend leads with the velvety-smooth texture of Merlot and the subtle style of Pinot Noir

Mourvèdre by less than 15%