Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna

Vermentino di Sardegna, Italy

The world's most recognized Vermentino di Sardegna — Argiolas's benchmark white from the Campidano plain's varied soils. White peach, citrus blossom, lime, fennel, and the characteristic bitter almond finish that defines great Sardinian Vermentino. Dry, aromatic, and with the saline Mediterranean mineral character that makes this wine the island's most perfect seafood companion. 1.5 million bottles sold annually worldwide.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Sardinia's most prized crustacean and its benchmark white — the wine's citrus and bitter almond character bridges the lobster's sweet richness; capers add a saline bridge to the Mediterranean mineral
• main: Sardinia's most distinctive pasta and its signature white wine — Vermentino's aromatic freshness and bitter almond bridges the potato-mint filling's delicate flavours; pecorino's saltiness bridges the wine's saline mineral