Argiolas

Korem Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Red Blend

9.1108 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
Sardinia, Italy
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
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9.2

The 2017 Korem is a sweetly scented and perfumed effort presenting notes of crushed black cherries and spicy oak front and center. Its textures are velvety and rich in feel, with polished black fruits offset by hints of bitter espresso bean and tobacco. A fine coating of tannin lingers through the youthfully structured finale, along with hints of plum, licorice and lavender. This blend of 85% Bovale, 10% Carignano and 5% Cannonau needs a year or two to resolve some of its oak, yet it has the balance to mature positively over the medium term. (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2021)

The 2017 Korem is a sweetly scented and perfumed effort presenting notes of crushed black cherries and spicy oak front and center. Its textures are velvety and rich in feel, with polished black fruits offset by hints of bitter espresso bean and tobacco. A fine coating of tannin lingers through the youthfully structured finale, along with hints of plum, licorice and lavender. This blend of 85% Bovale, 10% Carignano and 5% Cannonau needs a year or two to resolve some of its oak, yet it has the balance to mature positively over the medium term. (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2021)

1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2021
Tom Kobylarz

Another sizable wine that showed a little more freshness from the island marine influence here in Sardinia.

Another sizable wine that showed a little more freshness from the island marine influence here in Sardinia.

1 person found it helpfulSep 25th, 2015
Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

9.2

2011. Sardinia take me away. Even the hearty reds from Mediterranean islands always retain a certain brightness to them. This is no exception.

2011. Sardinia take me away. Even the hearty reds from Mediterranean islands always retain a certain brightness to them. This is no exception.

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2015
Heidi McLain

Another winner from Argiolas #sardegna #nuraghi #winebow #delectableapp

Another winner from Argiolas #sardegna #nuraghi #winebow #delectableapp

1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2015
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.7

Very drinkable now, but I think a couple years in the cellar will work wonders. Raspberry jam, Asian spices and chocolate.

Very drinkable now, but I think a couple years in the cellar will work wonders. Raspberry jam, Asian spices and chocolate.

1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2015
Tom Kobylarz

Drink up, tasting like it's on the back side of the bell curve.

Drink up, tasting like it's on the back side of the bell curve.

Oct 29th, 2016
Corey Zamora, CSW

Italian power.

Italian power.

Feb 25th, 2015
Maddalena de Zambiasi

Si conferma un grande vino sardo

Si conferma un grande vino sardo

Sep 1st, 2013
Tracey

Excellent

Excellent

Jan 7th, 2023
Keith Murphy

This was one hell of an afternoon sipper. A total steal off the shelf at Grand Cru.

This was one hell of an afternoon sipper. A total steal off the shelf at Grand Cru.

Feb 4th, 2016