Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino Sardegna 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Costamolino Vermentino Sardegna 
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardegna / Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Vermentino (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
2021: Wine Enthusiast 90, Wine Spectator 89. Other vintages have earned James Suckling scores up to 92 and historical Robert Parker scores ~89–91

Tasting Note
Fresh citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and white peach with floral and herbal hints (jasmine, pine/mint), saline minerality and almond skin. Bright acidity, medium body and a sapid, slightly textural finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, spaghetti alle vongole, fregola with crustaceans, seafood salads, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai seafood salads, Vietnamese shellfish dishes, grilled squid or calamari, light ceviche-style preparations.

Production Method
100% Vermentino. Gentle pressing and cooling, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel (16–18°C) for ~20–30 days, brief aging on fine lees in steel, bottled after short rest.

Vineyard Info
Argiolas, founded 1906 near Serdiana, is a leading Sardinian estate focusing on native varieties and modern viticulture across several hundred hectares.