Argiolas Korem 2005

Wine Advocate ReviewThe 2005 Korem is an unctuous, full-bodied wine that offers the essence of sweet blackberries, tar and smoke with superb purity and length. Despite its sweetness and silky, refined tannins there is plenty of structure underneath to provide for a minimum of several years of very fine drinking. A blend of 55% Bovale Sardo, 35% Carignano and 10% Cannonau, it spent 12 months in French oak. This is a terrific effort from Argiolas. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015.Wine Tasting NotesIntense, concentrated ruby red in color, Korem offers a full bouquet of black fruits, cedar, black read more...currants, leather and chocolate. Warm and full-bodied on the palate, with excellent depth of flavor and firm tannins framing a juicy and dense texture. Recommended with roasted baby pork, braised ribs and lamb.    (hide)

January 2009

The Wine Advocate rating: 92

Made from a blend of 55% Bovale Sardo, 35% Carignano and 10% Cannonau harvested from mid-September to mid-October. To ensure fine-grained but juicy tannins and solid structure, the must remains in contact with the skins for 10-12 days until fermentation is completely carried over. Korem is aged in Allier barriques for 12 months prior to bottling for extra finesse. Intense, concentrated ruby red in color, Korem offers a full bouquet of black fruits, cedar, black currants, leather and chocolate. Warm and full-bodied on the palate, with excellent depth of flavor and firm tannins framing a juicy read more...and dense texture. Recommended with roasted baby pork, braised ribs and lamb.    (hide)