Cannonau Riserva 'Senes' Argiolas 2020
Argiolas

Cannonau Riserva 'Senes' Argiolas 2020

"Senes" by Argiolas is an intense and fullbodied red wine from Sardinia from the grapes Cannonau. The nose is spicy, fruity and balsamic. The taste is structured, elegant, smooth and very persistence

£23.50
Awards
90Wine Spectator
4Vitae AIS
4Bibenda
93Veronelli
92James Suckling
2Gambero Rosso

Features

Denomination

Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

Vines

Cannonau 100%

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

15 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vinification

Fementation and contact with the skins at controlled temperature for 2 weeks and malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks

Aging

12 months in small wooden barrels and some months in bottle

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites

CANNONAU RISERVA 'SENES' ARGIOLAS 2020 DESCRIPTION

"Senes" is the first Cannonau Reserve crafted by Argiolas. From one of the most famous wine producers in Sardinia, it couldn't be anything less than a grand expression of complexity and character from the flagship grape variety of the region, Cannonau. Even the name of the wine – which in Latin refers to old age as an abundance of wisdom – suggests traits of what will be found in the glass: a wine, guardian of a rich personality, carrying a story within itself. The vineyards dedicated to "Senes" are located on the hills of Siurgius Donigala and belong to the Sisini estate, north of Cagliari. The soils are defined by calcareous marls, adding finesse to the grapes. The mistral winds and significant temperature fluctuations between day and night further contribute to producing an elegant final product.

The wine Senes Argiolas is made from 100% Cannonau grapes. The age of the vines is quite high, providing richness and distinction to the resulting grapes. The yield is intentionally kept minimal to prioritize the quality of the grapes over quantity. Alcoholic fermentation of the must occurs in steel tanks, followed by an initial maturation period in concrete tanks, where the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. The vinification process concludes with a rest of about 12 months in small oak barrels and additional refinement in the bottle.

Cannonau Riserva "Senes" has a ruby red colour. Its aroma is complex: it initially opens with fruity notes of plum and blackberries in jam and floral notes of roses. It then reveals tertiary hints of tobacco and spices reminiscent of pepper and cloves. On the palate, it displays a full structure, enveloping the palate with softness. The tannins are elegant and naturally inclined towards evolution. The freshness of this wine predisposes it to the ageing process that will truly make it "senes" in every sense.

Colour

Intense red ruby

Scent

Fruity tones of blackberry and prunes with notes of roses, licorice, leather and sweet spieces

Taste

Full-bodied, structured and intense with a long final

Temperature
18°-20°C
When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we recommend you to let the wine 'breathe' at least 1 or 2 hours before serving
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Large goblet
Perfect for red wines with good structure and intensity, which need oxygenation to open up and develop their intense and complex aromas
Longevity
You can easily cellar it for over 5 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
Wine Spectator201790 / 100Outstanding Wine
Vitae AIS20184 / 4Wine with an excellent stylistic and organoleptic profile
Bibenda20194 / 5High Level Wine
Veronelli201993 / 100Excellent Wine
James Suckling201992 / 100Outstanding Wine
Gambero Rosso20192 / 3High Level Wine

Argiolas

Foundation Year1938
Vineyard hectares250
Annual production2.500.000 bt
WinemakerMariano Murru
AddressCantina Argiolas, Via Roma, 28/30 - 09040 Serdiana (CA)

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