Argiolas Meri' Vermentino Sardegna 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Argiolas
Label Name:
 
Meri' Vermentino Sardegna
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Sardegna (Vermentino di Sardegna DOC) — Serdiana / Trexenta hills
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Vermentino (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 pts (2021); Vinodabere 94. 4/100; listed in Gambero Rosso/BereBene guides

Tasting Note
Bright straw with green tinge; intense citrus, white flowers, herbs and stone-fruit notes. Fresh, saline and lively palate with crisp acidity, mineral backbone and a clean, pleasantly lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, cold shellfish, grilled white fish, spaghetti with bottarga, light salads, roast chicken. Asian: sushi, sashimi, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai seafood salads, light Chinese seafood stir‑fries.

Production Method
Experimental chilled harvest (dry‑ice) to preserve aromas, soft pressing and natural decantation in oxygen‑free conditions. Cool fermentation (16–17°C) in stainless steel for 15–20 days; short bottle rest before release.

Vineyard Info
Argiolas, family estate founded 1938 in Serdiana (Trexenta). Leading Sardinian producer focusing on native varieties; Merì developed with Project VINEX to preserve aromatics and minimise SO2.