2018 Cantine Argiolas Senes Riserva Sardinia, Italy

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" 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.