The introduction of "Senes" Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva serves the Argiolas family as an homage to the winery's patriarch, Antonio Argiolas, who's 102 years were largely dedicated to cultivating the indigenous varietals of his island. The vines for "Senes" grow in the Costera estate, which is located in the Siurgus Donigala area to the north of Cagliari in southern Sardegna.
"Senes" is vinified in Stainless Steel tanks before being transferred to fiberglass-lined Concrete where the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. A full year of ageing in barriques is followed by an additional 12 months' refinement in bottle.
"Senes" Cannonau Riserva is deep purple in appearance. The wine is both structured (with firm acid and ripe tannins) and soft/velvety at the same time. Rich aromas of sweet blackberry and prune mingle with Mediterranean herbs and sweet cooking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Persistence of flavor throughout the finish underscores the high quality of this limited production wine. The suppleness and warmth of "Senes" predisposition the wine to work well with hearty fare like stews and braised or roasted meat-based dishes.
Blend: 90% Cannonau (Grenache), 5% Carignano, 5% Bovale Sardo
95 James Suckling A rich, forthright Sardinian wine that has aromas of herbs, myrtle, lavender, red fruit, white pepper and oranges. Full-bodied, it shows silky tannins with refreshing acidity. Warming yet precise finish. Drink or hold.
