Iselis Bianco – Nasco di Cagliari DOC (2023) - Argiolas
Nasco is an ancient indigenous Sardinian variety, brought to the island by Phoenician seafarers. Traditionally vinified in a sweet style, Argiolas has chosen to offer it in a dry version, bringing out its varietal characteristics and giving a new interpretation of this historic variety.
Iselis Bianco – Nasco di Cagliari DOC (2023) - Argiolas
Type: Vino Bianco
Appellation: Nasco di Cagliari DOC
Grape variety: Nasco
Vintage: 2023
Winery: Argiolas
Alcohol: 14,5
The appellation: Nasco di Cagliari DOC
Nasco di Cagliari DOC is one of the historic appellations of Sardinia, devoted to the production of white wines made from the indigenous Nasco variety. This variety, grown mainly in the Cagliari area and neighbouring municipalities, is known for its intense aromatic character, its elegance and its ageing potential.Nasco di Cagliari DOC can be produced in both dry and sweet versions (passito and fortified), giving complex wines with scents of flowers, Mediterranean herbs and ripe fruit, accompanied by marked salinity and minerality thanks to the proximity of the sea.
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Who makes it: Argiolas
Founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas, the Argiolas estate is today one of the most prestigious in Sardinia. Based at Serdiana, in the south of the island, the winery has managed to combine tradition and innovation, taking Sardinian wines to levels of international excellence. Argiolas stands out for its attention to sustainability and for championing native grape varieties, with a range that best expresses the character and richness of the land.
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Nasco
Nasco is an indigenous variety of Sardinia, grown mainly in the Cagliari area and neighbouring districts. Considered one of the oldest varieties on the island, Nasco stands out for its intense aromatic character, its elegance and its versatility, able to give both dry and sweet white wines with a unique, complex character.Thanks to the Mediterranean climate and the limestone and sandy soils of southern Sardinia, Nasco expresses its identity at its best, offering wines with scents of flowers, ripe fruit, Mediterranean herbs and sweet spices, accompanied by pleasant freshness and salinity.
Find out moreIselis Bianco – Nasco di Cagliari DOC: the area
Climate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Hilly
Profile of Iselis Bianco – Nasco di Cagliari DOC
Primary aromas: Yellow flowers, tropical fruit
Secondary aromas: Musky notes
Tasting notes: On the nose, the wine shows a broad, harmonious bouquet, with hints of yellow flowers and tropical fruit, enriched by delicate musky notes. On the palate it stands out for its soft, enveloping structure, with a pleasantly long, persistent finish.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Creamy |
| Acidity | Media |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Long |
| Colour | Deep straw yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Medium |
Winemaking methods used for Iselis Bianco – Nasco di Cagliari DOC
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreSoft pressing
Soft pressing is a gentle winemaking technique, used to extract the must from the grapes with the least possible pressure. This method makes it possible to obtain a high-quality must, free of excessive phenolic or tannic substances, ideal for producing elegant white, rosé and red wines.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreCold maceration
Cold maceration is a winemaking technique used to bring out fresh, fruity aromas and to obtain greater extraction of colour and aromatic compounds from the skins. This process, carried out at low temperatures before alcoholic fermentation, is particularly suited to producing elegant white, rosé and red wines.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Iselis Bianco – Nasco di Cagliari DOC
In barrique
Ageing in barrique is one of the noblest and most fascinating techniques in winemaking, chosen to give the wine complexity, structure, elegance and potential to develop. The barrique is a small wooden cask, usually of French or American oak, with a capacity of around 225 litres. Thanks to its small size and the direct contact between wine and wood, this kind of ageing allows constant micro-oxygenation and a measured contribution of tertiary aromas, helping to develop toasty, spicy, vanilla or balsamic aromas, and to polish the tannins in reds.
Find out moreIn stainless steel (1–6 months)
Ageing in stainless steel for 1 to 6 months is a winemaking practice widely used for young, fresh, varietal wines, aimed at preserving the aromatic fragrance and gustatory integrity of the wine immediately after fermentation. This choice allows the wine to be stabilised, to settle naturally and to be ready for drinking within a few months, retaining vitality, tension and precision.
Find out moreIn bottle (1–6 months)
Ageing in bottle for 1 to 6 months is a final but fundamental stage in the development of a wine. During this period, the wine – already stabilised and bottled – continues to mature away from oxygen, developing greater harmony between its components. It is a very widespread practice for wines that have completed their ageing in stainless steel or wood and that need a minimum settling time to reach the right balance before going on sale.
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