Vermentino di Sardegna

Producer: Bentu

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

Variety: 100% Vermentino di Sardegna

Volume: 2023

Vinification: After a careful selection of the best bunches, the grapes are cooled, destemmed, and then gently pressed. The resulting must is clarified. Next, cold static decantation takes place, and this is inoculated with selected yeasts. Fermentation occurs at temperatures of 14-16°C for about fourteen days. After fermentation, the wine remains in contact with its noble lees for about 45 days. The wine is bottled in the following spring.

Colour: Straw yellow
Fragrance: /
Taste: Hints of tropical fruit as well as balsamic notes and saline in the finish. Very structured wine.

Dish combinations:

• Pasta clams
• Various appetizers with fish
• Dishes with veal. 
  

Serving temperature: 10-12C°

Houdbaarheid: tot 2026

Scores: 93/100

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: Good full straw yellow with some gold. Tropical fruit on entry, then more saline and balsamic, with very good flesh and structure. Closes long with a multilayered quality: very, very impressive Vermentino di Sardegna made in a ripe, fruity style but not at all over the top. If you like bigger riper New World-like Chardonnay-like wines, you’ll like this; but if you like Vermentino, I guarantee you’ll also like this. And that right there tells you why this is not just a good wine, but also one that will have fans everywhere.