Sardinia

Vinous Reverie NotesTasting Notes: Bright ruby color, with purple hues, the aromas project ripe red berry, including strawberry and raspberry jam. In the mouth, coffee, spices and herbs, including an aroma of violets, plummy fruit flavors and...

93 Points James SucklingLovely aromas of fresh strawberry, red cherry, rose and rosemary. Full-bodied with fine, silky tannins. Vibrant and dense on the palate, with so much fresh red fruit. Layered and very nicely balanced. A hint of woody spice adds...

94 points Wine & Spirits"The Contini family has been making wine in Sardinia’s southwestern corner since 1898, farming indigenous varieties such as Cannonau, Vermentino, Nieddera, and Caddiu. Their Vernaccia di Oristano wines are their most...

91 points Falstaff"Luminous straw yellow with a sparkling golden core. Inviting on the nose of ripe apricots, chamomile, followed by subtle pineapple aromas. Fresh and direct on palate entry, with a pleasant acidity characterized by fruity, lingering...

93 points James Suckling"Red cherries, wild berries, thyme and mushrooms on the nose. Wild and a little stemmy on the palate, with a medium to full body and gently chewy tannins. Some bitter-herb and mineral character at the end. Drink or hold." 91...

Vinous Reverie NotesThe Vermentino varietal can be found under fairly intensive cultivation in nearly all the Mediterranean coastal districts from Spain to Liguria and on the two major islands of Corsica and Sardinia. It is also grown in small areas on...