Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna 750ml

This straw-colored white wine with light greenish undertones boasts delicately refined aromas of citrus, white flowers and lemon balm. Whereas in the mouth it is fresh, dry and characterized by delightfully full flavor that gives it a refined quality, as well as a persistent finish.

Winery Notes - Argiolas is the foremost wine estate on the island of Sardinia producing archetypal wines from native varietals. The winery was founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas and was the first on the island to pursue quality over quantity. Today, the Argiolas family is recognized as Sardinia’s leading wine producer. Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean and lies roughly 190 miles west of Italy's mainland. The vineyards of Argiolas are located in Serdiana in the Trexenta hills just north of the capital of Cagliari. Argiolas farms 600 acres of native Sardinian grapes including Nuragus, Monica, and Cannonau. Costamolino, named after the area, is made from Vermentino, an aromatic white grape variety that thrives in the Mediterranean climate of Sardinia. The grapes are harvested in August and September and vinified in stainless-steel tanks to retain acidity. A small percentage sees malolactic fermentation to give the wine roundness and texture.

A tangy white, light- to medium-bodied, with a pleasing plumpness to flavors of poached apricot, raspberry, wild thyme and orange curd. Offers citrus zest and sea salt notes that crackle on the finish. Drink now. 70,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported. WIne Spectator