“Cerdena” Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2023

Antonio Argiolas | Sardinia
Argiolas S.p.A. | Via Roma 28/30 | IT 09040 Serdiana

20030423 · 0,75 l · 58,67 €/l

Cerdena – a name that sounds like a mystery, yet holds the most poetic truth about Sardinia. That is what the Romans called this island before it became Sardegna. When Antonio Argiolas names his single-varietal, top-quality Vermentino after it, it is a declaration of love for an island that reveals its most delicate soul in its white wines. In the coastal vineyards of Serdiana, where the salty winds of the Mediterranean sweep across the warm limestone and granite soils, Vermentino thrives in an almost magical symbiosis. Here, where the vines are caressed by the cool sea breeze at night, whilst during the day the Sardinian sun ripens the grapes to perfection, a wine is created year after year that embodies the very essence of this unique island. The winemaking process follows a philosophy of gentle extraction: temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to preserve the delicate aromas, followed by a short period of ageing on the fine lees. No oak is used to mask the pure freshness of this Mediterranean symphony – Cerdena is the essence of Vermentino in its purest form.

In the glass, this wine reveals a crystal-clear elegance: straw-yellow with greenish highlights. The bouquet is an ode to the Mediterranean: white blossoms blend with citrus fruits, mineral notes evoke the granite cliffs of the coast, whilst a hint of Mediterranean herbs conjures up the wildness of the macchia. On the palate, the full finesse of the Sardinian terroir unfolds: lively acidity carries aromas of peach and lemon zest, whilst a subtle minerality lends the wine structure and depth. final long and elegant final. SUPERIORE.DE