Monica di Sardegna Superiore DOC 'Iselis Rosso' 2021 (750 ml.) Argiolas

THE WINE

The Monica di Sardegna Superiore 'Iselis Rosso' by Argiolas is born in vineyards located within the Iselis estate, in the municipality of Serdiana, near Cagliari. Made from pure Monica grapes, harvested and selected exclusively by hand. Fermentation occurs, with a maceration of 10-12 days, in steel at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C. Aging for 12 months in barriques, followed by an additional 6 months of bottle aging. Characterized by a ruby red color, it opens on the nose with intense and enveloping aromas of marasca and plum, enriched by pleasant notes of vanilla and cinnamon. On the palate, it is soft and balanced, with well-balanced hints of red fruit and spices and sweet tannins that lead to a long and pleasant finish. Perfect for pairing with traditional pasta dishes with sauce, flavorful fish soups, grilled tuna steaks, braised lamb, medium-aged pecorino, and grilled red meats.

THE FAMILY

One cannot tell the story of the winery without telling the story of the family. It is a tale that begins in the early 1900s, in Serdiana, a land of farmers, olive groves, and vineyards. Here, in 1906, Antonio, the patriarch, is born. He is the one who starts planting rows, connecting vineyard to vineyard, producing with a focus on quality and rigor. His two sons, Franco and Giuseppe inherit this passion from him and, in turn, share and pass it on, first to their wives Pina and Marianna, and then to their children. Today, the third generation of the Argiolas family is already working in the winery: that of Antonio’s grandchildren. In the end, it is simple: harvest after harvest, from parents to children, the tradition is passed down.

THE TERRITORY

Serdiana is close to Cagliari, just inland. It is in an area of low rolling hills, like an amphitheater surrounding the city and its gulf. These are lands cultivated for millennia, and since then, they have been the olive groves, fields, and vineyards of the city. In these countryside areas, there are many small medieval and Romanesque churches: each was the center of one of the farming communities that dotted the landscape. This is a region that seems made for the vine: rolling, rich in sun and wind, with the nearby sea that mitigates the heat and cold. Here, the great Sardinian grape varieties are cultivated. Some are famous, such as Cannonau, Vermentino, Carignano. Others are less known: such as Monica, Bovale, Nasco, Girò, Nuragus. Among these grape varieties, there is every type, every personality, and nuance. They are treasures to protect, cultivate, and make known. Because we are in a land of winemakers. In the middle of the Mediterranean. In Sardinia.