Arvesiniadu Livànti Isola dei Nuraghi

Producer:Bentu

Region: Northwest Sardinia, in the historical region of Nurra, 2 km from the sea

Variety: 100% Arvesiniadu

Year: 2022

Vinification: After a night of cold maceration on the skins, the must is allowed to rest for 12 hours at a low temperature to clarify it subtly. Fermentation takes place at 14°C for about 14 days. After fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks for the entire period leading up to bottling.

Colour:Straw yellow with some green-gold shades.
Fragrance: Delicately perfumed on the nose, with aromas of acacia honey, yellow apple, pear, and thyme with a savory undertone. 
Taste: Smooth and well-balanced, with ripe yellow fruit and marine nuances of sea breeze and bittersweet coastal herbs that linger beautifully on the salty, well-rounded, and long finish.

Dish combinations:

• Various fish dishes, ranging from langoustines, tuna or sea bass carpaccio, to grilled fish.

Serving temperature:10-12C°

Shelf life: tot 2026

Scores: 92/100

What Ian D'Agata says about this talented duo: Nothing more to add really, except that these two young guys at Bentu strike me as being quite the talented pair. I look forward to following their wines in the years to come. And speaking, writing, frankly, you probably should too.

Scores Comments Terroir Sense: Pale straw-yellow with some green-gold tinges. Delicately scented on the nose, with aromas of acacia honey, yellow apple, pear and thyme with a savoury undertone. Then smooth and well-balanced, with ripe yellow fruit and marine nuances of sea breeze and coastal bittersweet herbs lingering nicely on the saline, well-rounded and long finish.