2022 Argiolas Korem Bovale Sardinia 6pk 6x750ml

Argiolas is Sardinia's leading wine estate — founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas, the first producer on the island to pursue quality over quantity. For nearly nine decades, the family has built a reputation crafting archetypal wines from native varietals that express the Mediterranean character of this ancient island.

Korem is one of the estate's flagship bottlings and a true pride of Sardinian winemaking. The wine is built on Bovale Sardo — known as Graciano in its native Rioja — a grape brought to Sardinia by the Iberians around 1300. For centuries it served only as a blending partner to lend color and strength, but Argiolas recognized its potential as a lead variety. Sourced from the Tenuta Sa Tanca vineyard at 250–300 meters above sea level on chalky-clay soils, some vines are trained in the traditional Alberello system, the low-yielding Sardinian method that concentrates flavor.

Korem blends Bovale Sardo for aroma and acidity with Carignano for tannin and Cannonau for fruit and body — a layered expression of the island's indigenous varieties. Twelve months in barrique adds structure without overwhelming the wine's Mediterranean soul.

In the glass: deep ruby, waves of ripe blackberries, amarena cherries, and plums, lifted by rosemary and lavender. Dark chocolate and roasted coffee from the oak, then a velvety, enveloping palate with ripe, silky tannins. The wine is powerful yet elegant — built to age through 2034 and beyond, but approachable now with an hour in the decanter.