2020 Isola dei Nuraghi S’Arai

Pala offers a wide selection of indigenous varieties in an approachable and polished package. The Vermentinos are some of the most consistently high quality and most widely available in international markets, and the Cannonau Riserva is consistently among the most balanced wines in its category. Readers in search of more complexity and ageability should look to the S'Arai, a blend of Cannonau, Carignano and Bovale. Lia Tolaini (owner of Banville Wine Merchants and the Tolaini estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany) recently purchased the estate. According to Tolaini, the Pala estate will begin focusing more attention on the indigenous Nuragus variety. It’s hard to go wrong with the Pala portfolio, from the easygoing value offerings to wines of importance and prestige.