Italy — wine

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Sardinia's signature white wine from the Vermentino grape; granite and schist soils across the island produce aromatic, mineral whites with citrus, almond, Mediterranean herbs and sea-breeze character. The best wines come from Gallura in the northeast (which has its own DOCG) but the island-wide DOC produces excellent quality. Vermentino thrives in Sardinia's Mediterranean climate, producing fuller-bodied whites than on the Ligurian coast.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Warm summer moderated by island breezes; ripe aromatic Vermentino with characteristic bitter almond finish
2022 Ideal ripening; Vermentino's natural aromatics enhanced by cool nights; complex with fine acidity
2021 Good growing season; Mediterranean sea breezes preserved freshness; aromatic and food-friendly
2020 Excellent balance; granite soils delivered mineral precision; almond and citrus blossom fully expressed
2019 Classic Sardinian conditions; Vermentino shows crisp citrus and sea-breeze mineral; bright and food-friendly