Elibaria · Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2024

  The “Elibaria” Vermentino di Gallura from the Azienda Vinicola Attilio Contini winery in Sardinia is a pure homage to the Vermentino grape variety and the granite terroir of the Gallura hills. Matured on the rugged, granite- and quartz-rich soils in the northeast of the island, this wine comes from a range of altitudes that receive clear air and salty sea breezes. In the cellar, wood is not used for aging; instead, the wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged on the fine lees—a process that convincingly conveys the variety's typical freshness, liveliness, and character of origin.

In the glass, Elibaria captivates with its light straw yellow color and greenish reflections—a visual promise of elegant clarity. The nose opens with citrus notes of yellow lemon, white peach, and apple, accompanied by an expressive salty minerality and Mediterranean herbal notes such as sage or sea herbs - the granite structure is sensually perceptible. On the palate, this aromatic clarity combines with a fine texture, lively freshness, and a mineral depth that allows the terroir to clearly emerge in the finish. A white ambassador for Sardinia that not only pairs well with seafood and light dishes, but also cuts a stylish figure on its own in the glass. - Gerardo [TS10/25]