Capichera Assajé Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Italy

Barrel-fermented and aged Vermentino showing the variety's complexity potential. Partial new French oak gives toasty, creamy texture alongside Gallura granite minerality. White flowers, roasted hazelnut, quince, and saline finish. Exceptional ageing wine — best 5–10 years from vintage.

Pairing intelligence

• fish course: Barrel-aged Vermentino's creamy oak and mineral depth are magnificent with rich lobster thermidor
• main: Isola dei Nuraghi whites match refined Sardinian pasta; hazelnut oak echoes nutty brown butter
• cheese: Oak-aged Vermentino bridges Pecorino's salt and the earthiness of truffle; mineral backbone maintains freshness