Argiolas Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolino 2015

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolino
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardinia (Vermentino di Sardegna DOC)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Vermentino
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected mentions: Natalie MacLean community score 92/100 for the 2015; Costamolino has received 90–92 range from critics (Wine Enthusiast, James Suckling) across various vintages and is repeatedly recommended by Food & Wine and other publications

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and white-flower aromas with yellow stone-fruit, subtle Mediterranean herb and sea-spray minerality. Zesty acidity, medium body and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seafood starters, grilled fish, spaghetti with bottarga, fregola with shellfish, bass with artichokes, soft/medium cheeses. Asian: sashimi or sushi, tempura, miso-grilled fish, Thai seafood curry, Vietnamese seafood soup.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Vermentino; gentle pressing and cold settling. Fermented in stainless steel at ~16–18°C for ~20–30 days, brief ageing on fine lees; small portion may see malolactic for texture.

Vineyard Info
Cantine Argiolas, family estate founded 1938 in Serdiana (Trexenta/Sulcis). Major Sardinian producer managing ~600 acres focused on native varieties and quality-focused viticulture.