The Vermentino grapes are fermented in steel vats at a controlled temperature of 26 ° C for about 15 days; the wine is aged in steel tank and bottle for about 5 months.
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Vermentino di Sardegna ‘Manzanile’, Gabbas, Sardinia
£21.00
The Gabbas estate has been part of the Gabbas family for generations. Winning a string of Gambero Rosso awards, Giuseppe Gabbas is now one of the most renowned winemakers in Sardinia. His wines are best known for being true examples of traditional Sardinian styles. The estate consists of 20 hectares of vines, predominantly Cannonau de Sardegna making up of 80% of their cultivation, alongside Vermentino and another local variety called Muristellu.
The farm sits in the Locoe valley at the foot of the Supramonte mountains, in Barbagia, the heart of Sardinia. The climate here is hot and dry but the cooling breezes from the surrounding sea and the proximity of the mountain ranges provide these hillside vineyards with protection and temperature control. The granite soils help to retain moisture, so much so that even in drought they can continue to nourish the vines. These special conditions not only provide a perfect micro-climate for the grapes to ripen but also they allow for minimal intervention; the use of pesticides and fertilizers here is very little.
An elegant nose; floral, citrus notes and almond. Smooth and well rounded with zesty acidity and lovely minerality. A nice long finish with a lingering taste almond.
Perfect with light fish dishes or soft goat or sheep cheeses
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