Vermentino Sardegna Is Argiolas, Argiolas

VERMENTINO SARDEGNA IS ARGIOLAS

Classification

Vermentino di Sardegna D.O.C.

Place of origin

Is Argiolas estate, Selegas

Soil

Good grain size, limestone-clayey structure and sun exposure

Grape varieties

Vermentino

Climate

Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summers

Harvesting

By hand, in the early morning

Vinification technique

Painstaking selection of the grapes, very light pressing with use only of first press wine. Cooling at 10-12 °C with natural settling. Fermentation with native yeasts only, at controlled temperature between 16- 17 °C for 25-30 days. Left to develop on its lees for 40-60 days

Tasting notes

Colour: Soft straw yellow with green tinges
Nose: Intense primary aroma, delicate, lingering, excellent secondary aroma, great bouquet
Palate: Lively, fresh, rich, balanced, delicate, fine

Storage

Constant temperature 18 °C, humidity 75%, controlled light, horizontal bottle

Serving

Tall, fairly wide goblet, serving temperature 10-11 °C

Food matches

Fish starters, culurgiones (ravioli) with potato and mint filling, seafood risotto, artichoke risotto, linguine (flat spaghetti) with seafood dressing, stewed and grilled fish, white meats, medium mature cheeses