The 2006 Isola dei Nuraghi Angialis comes together in the glass with a gorgeous fabric of flowers, herbs, candied orange peel, burnt sugar and dried apricots. Saline notes frame an exquisite finish. This mid-weight, classy dessert wine offers outstanding balance and tons of style. Angialis is 95% Nasco and 5% Malvasia di Cagliari. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014.
Argiolas is a great starting point for readers who want to discover the breadth of Sardinian wine. From top to bottom this is an impressive line-up that showcases the unique voices of the island’s indigenous grapes. Even better, most of the wines remain exceptional values.
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