Vermentino di Sardegna

Producer: Bentu

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

Variety: 100% Vermentino di Sardegna

Vintage: 2023

Vinification: After a careful selection of the best bunches, the grapes are cooled and destemmed followed by a gentle pressing. The obtained must is clarified. Then cold static decantation follows and it is inoculated with selected yeasts. Fermentation takes place at temperatures of 14-16°C for about fourteen days. After fermentation, the wine remains in contact with its fine lees for about 45 days. The wine is bottled the following spring.

Color: Straw yellow
Aroma: /
Taste: Hints of tropical fruit as well as balsamic tones and saline in the finish. Very structured wine.

Food pairings:

• Pasta vongole
• Various fish appetizers
• Dishes with veal. Scallopine ai funghi (veal with mushrooms)
  

Serving temperature: 10-12C°

Aging potential: until 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.