Sardegna | White Wine

Aragosta Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2021

Aragosta is one of the most popular white wines from Sardinia: The color of Vermentino Aragosta is a pale straw yellow with a slight greenish tinge. Its aroma is animating and reminiscent of ripe apples. The palate is dry and lively, yet of little bitterness and fine almond aroma. - Gerardo [TS06/22]

"Snappy acidity and a streak of salinity structure this aromatic, light-bodied white, which offers a pretty mix of peach skin, Meyer lemon peel and pink grapefruit sorbet flavors." - Wine Spectator

Blu Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2021

The Vermentino 'Blu' from La Palma stands out for its fresh aroma and balanced style: the color is straw yellow with soft greenish reflections. The bouquet is fresh and clear with notes of ripe Äpfeln. The palate is dry and harmonious with subtle hints of almonds and good finish. - Gerardo [TS06/22]

Tyrsos Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2021

The white wine classic from the house Contini: Tyrsos impresses with a delicate straw-yellow color and greenish reflections. The aroma is intense, floral-fruity and always mild. Fresh and tasty on the palate, delicate and refined. - Gerardo

"With the floral and tasty Vermentino Tyrsos, another Contini white passed our endurance test. - Gambero Rosso

Papiri Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2021

The selected Vermentino grapes for 'Papiri' come from selected vineyards with particularly low yields per hectare: Clear, straw-yellow color with bright reflections in the glass. Intense and delicate aroma of melon and banana. Dry and smooth on the palate, with slight hints of bitter almond. It is drunk not only as a table wine, but also with pleasure as a valuable aperitif wine. - Gerardo [TS06/22]

"Pale yellow; quite intense nose, invitingly fruity; fruity sweetness, juicy, grapefruit, very pleasant." - Andreas March (MERUM)

Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2021

Straw yellow color with light greenish reflections. On the nose notes of fresh fruit, especially apricots. Fresh and tangy in the mouth without lacking the necessary finesse. - Gerardo

"Bright yellow-green. In the nose of southern fruits, clearly of papaya, honeydew melon, even suggests some cassis, fruity with a dash of spice. Straightforward and smooth in the mouth, flows along with fine play, compact fruit with a slightly salty finish." - Falstaff

Pariglia Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2021

Vermentino Pariglia is the white wine counterpart of the red Cannonau Sartiglia. Pariglia describes a part of the tournament in which spectacular stunts are completed on horseback, it is one of the highlights of the Sartiglia.

Pale straw yellow with yellowish tinge. Fruity and floral on the nose, typical Vermentino taste on the palate: mild, harmonious and never trivial. A wonderful aperitif that gives as much pleasure as the eponymous equestrian festival. - Gerardo

S'Eleme Oro Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2020

Classic, precise Vermentino di Gallura of straw yellow color and delicate greenish reflections. On the nose pronounced aroma of apples and bitter almonds, pleasantly fresh and soft on the palate, persistent. - Gerardo

Elibaria Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2020

Intense mild fruity Vermentino di Gallura characterized by the terroir of granitic soils. Fresh and delicate on the palate, with some spice and minerality. - Gerardo

Karmis Isola dei Nuraghi Bianco IGT 2021

Of strong, bright straw yellow is Karmis - a white wine based on Vernaccia. The bouquet is fine and persistent, with pleasant floral fruit nuances. The palate is mild yet full-bodied, with good and persistent spiciness. An interesting wine from the Tirso Valley, between Cabras and Baratili. - Gerardo

"The surprise of the year is the young, fresh and fragrant Carmis from predominantly Vernaccia." - Gambero Rosso

"The Karmis Cuvèe is a blend of Vernaccia and Vermentino planted in the sandy soils of the Tirso Valley (in the IGT Tharros appellation). The wine boasts a light and forthcoming style with a strong floral component that is contrasted against a tangy, fruity side. It delivers on its promise of freshness and clean simplicity." - Robert Parker

Aghilóia Oro Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG 2020

Aghilóia is bright straw yellow color. On the nose it is fine and pronounced with typical fruity notes and some bitter almond. The palate is dry, soft and round, with a pleasant silky finish and fine minerality. - Gerardo

Flor Vernaccia di Oristano 2016

Of intense ethereal aroma of the flowers of the almond tree. The color is a warm sunny yellow, dry on the palate with a pronounced aroma. - Gerardo

Funtanaliras Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2020

Straightforward and balanced Vermentino di Gallura, straw yellow color with a subtle greenish tinge. The bouquet of Funtanalira is elegant and floral, with hints of citrus and tropical fruit. The palate is fresh and soft, with a pleasant acidity, good structure and some minerality. - Gerardo

"The two Vermentino di Gallura, of course, immediately stood out from the rest of the bottle group. On the one hand, there is the citrusy and herbaceous Funtanaliras, with its fresh, agile taste that finishes spicy. Not leaving his side is the lively, quaffable S'Eleme, which in its bouquet takes off on abundant bright fruit." - Gambero Rosso

Funtanaliras Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2021

Straightforward and balanced Vermentino di Gallura, straw yellow color with a subtle greenish tinge. The bouquet of Funtanalira is elegant and floral, with hints of citrus and tropical fruit. The palate is fresh and soft, with a pleasant acidity, good structure and some minerality. - Gerardo

"The two Vermentino di Gallura, of course, immediately stood out from the rest of the bottle group. On the one hand, there is the citrusy and herbaceous Funtanaliras, with its fresh, agile taste that finishes spicy. Not leaving his side is the lively, quaffable S'Eleme, which in its bouquet takes off on abundant bright fruit." - Gambero Rosso

Antico Gregori Vernaccia di Oristano DOC 1976

Vernaccia di Oristano Antico Gregori is a cuvée made by the solera method, with a base dating back to the early 1900s and topped up only with the best vintage. Cited by Hugh Johnson as one of the 20 wines to have tasted once in a lifetime.

The aroma is reminiscent of toasted almonds and hazelnuts, intense and complex as the aging that takes place in barrels of precious woods and lasts for decades. Velvety as an embrace, warm and dry as a tropical breeze, ideal for meditation and spicy cheeses. - Gerardo