Agricola Punica
Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi Carignane Blend
Sardinia, Italy
Cherry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, oak and hints of stewed fruit. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Cherry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, oak and hints of stewed fruit. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Feb 6th, 2023
The 2018 Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi mixes crushed violets with hints of blackberry and spice to form an alluring bouquet. This is a feminine and understated effort, showcasing floral-laced woodland berries, minerals and juicy acids. It tapers off clean and poised with lingering notes of sweet plum and licorice. While this vintage doesn’t show the power that I usually associate with this wine, it is a well-balanced expression that will excel at the dinner table. (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2021)
The 2018 Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi mixes crushed violets with hints of blackberry and spice to form an alluring bouquet. This is a feminine and understated effort, showcasing floral-laced woodland berries, minerals and juicy acids. It tapers off clean and poised with lingering notes of sweet plum and licorice. While this vintage doesn’t show the power that I usually associate with this wine, it is a well-balanced expression that will excel at the dinner table. (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2021)
Fantastic, old school, rustic Carignan that went great with spicy tomato sauce. Sends a jolt of wild berry and tart cherry across the palate, tight and wound up like a drum. Very tense, quite tannic, this needs either time or lots of air, and food is a must. The finish and the overall impression lingers quite nicely. This bottle generated conversation around the table, got people's attention. This is exactly what is needed when it's needed. Tons of charm.
Fantastic, old school, rustic Carignan that went great with spicy tomato sauce. Sends a jolt of wild berry and tart cherry across the palate, tight and wound up like a drum. Very tense, quite tannic, this needs either time or lots of air, and food is a must. The finish and the overall impression lingers quite nicely. This bottle generated conversation around the table, got people's attention. This is exactly what is needed when it's needed. Tons of charm.
Feb 22nd, 2021
Deep Ruby with lovely nose of fruit, floral and spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors with licorice and earthy herb notes. Fine tannins, good balance with acidity, medium+ finish ending with fruit and an earthy character.
Deep Ruby with lovely nose of fruit, floral and spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors with licorice and earthy herb notes. Fine tannins, good balance with acidity, medium+ finish ending with fruit and an earthy character.
Jul 9th, 2020
Wild blackberries and boysenberries. Dry, big tannins, but the fruit still is pronounced. Hint of green vine and potpourri. This should age very well.
Wild blackberries and boysenberries. Dry, big tannins, but the fruit still is pronounced. Hint of green vine and potpourri. This should age very well.
Apr 21st, 2020
Plum, tobacco, spice. Really balanced and fun to drink. Well-rounded tannin, and a lingering aftertaste.
Plum, tobacco, spice. Really balanced and fun to drink. Well-rounded tannin, and a lingering aftertaste.
Dec 22nd, 2018
Not as good as Barrua but still solid
Not as good as Barrua but still solid
Jun 7th, 2018
Savory & Rustic Sardinian Carignano
Savory & Rustic Sardinian Carignano
1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2016
Very drinkable, works with a broad range of foods. Had it with Soaghetti Carbonara - yummy!
Very drinkable, works with a broad range of foods. Had it with Soaghetti Carbonara - yummy!
1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2015Savory and spicy red with some heat. Plummy tomato leaf. Quite tasty. Needs food.
Savory and spicy red with some heat. Plummy tomato leaf. Quite tasty. Needs food.
Apr 5th, 2017