The 2008 Isola dei Nuraghi Korem dazzles from start to finish. The fruit shows marvelous freshness and vitality, while hints roasted coffee beans, mocha and licorice add further dimensions of complexity. A blast of tar, jammy black fruit and licorice informs the opulent finish. Korem is 60% Bovale Sardo, 20% Carignano and 20% Cannonau. It spent 12 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. A renewed focus in indigenous grapes and a more refined approach to winemaking are some of the developments that are in the air at Argiolas. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620