Vermentino

In many circumstances, the best agricultural growing conditions include mineral-rich and moist soil. If this concept was true with grapes, wineries in the northern part of Sardegna would have a large problem! Sardegnian viticulture relies on its calcareous soil and granite land (often accompanied by a sandy top soil) to produce its grapes. It is this extremely poor soil that provides excellent drainage and tames even the most aggressive vines.

This is especially true in the case of Vermentino di Sardegna. Vermentino is a grape that has a tendency to be on the larger side and fill up with water. Because of this, it needs a climate that is hot and dry, along with good drainage and ventilation.

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2011 Contini Tyros Vermentino Di Sardegna

Our Price: $12.99

Producer: Contini
Vintage: 2010
Region: Sardegna
Sub-Region: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Varietal: Vermentino
Color: White

Contini’s Tyrsos is a Vermentino di Sardegna cultivated in the Gallura region, a few kilometers from the granite peaks of Mount Limbara. The nature of the terrain and the wooded surroundings constitute the basic elements characterizing this Vermentino. Its intense, fruity perfume and its fresh, smooth taste make it excellent for serving with starters and fish dishes or, more simply, as an aperitif.

2011 Contini Elibaria Vermentino Di Gallura

Our Price: $15.99

Producer: Contini
Vintage: 2011
Region: Sardegna
Sub-Region: Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
Varietal: Vermentino
Color: White

This wine is the result of an accurate selection from vineyards cultivated in the Gallura region, a few kilometres from the granite peaks of Mount Limbara. The nature of the terrain and the wooded surroundings, in which aromatic Mediterranean herbs abound, constitute the basic elements characterizing this Vermentino, which is produced at our winery in Cabras by means of very gentle pressing and low temperature fermentation. This is a fresh and tasty white wine with good concentration, mineral traces and an intense floral bouquet.

2011 Contini Karmis Bianco Tharros

Our Price: $16.99

Producer: Contini
Vintage: 2011
Region: Sardegna
Varietal: Vermentino, Vernaccia, and other native grapes

The name Karmis means "vine" and from ancient times this appellative was used to identify one of the most select wine producing areas of the Tirso river Valley, an area between Cabras and Baratili. The Contini Wine Company has chosen this name to indicate one of its most representative wines.

Vernaccia di Oristano has always been the symbol of the Azienda Contini. This wine, awarded the gold medal in 1912 and 1913 at the International Wine Show in Milan, represents one of the best achievements in the wine of Sardinia in terms of complexity, refinement and body. Karmis is obtained from the vinification of Vernaccia and Vermentino grapes, selected with exceptional care by the producer and coming from adult, shrub-types vines, which produce between 30 and 40 quintals per hectare. This wine is specially suited to accompany dishes of fish, either grilled or with sauces, and white meats.

2011 Chessa Mattariga Vermentino di Sardegna

Our Price: $22.99

Producer: Chessa
Vintage: 2011
Region: Sardegna
Varietal: Vermentino (100%)
Color: White

Chessa’s Mattariga is a Vermentino di Sardegna made from Vermentino grapes grown on calcareous hills with a good temperature which preserves the aromas. The low yields per hectare and the special selection of grapes create a base of prestigious wine. The delicate floral aromas that accompany the typical varietal notes of Vermentino have a natural progression in taste that is enriched with a fruit of great finesse and structure of exceptional softness and fullness.