Freddy R. Troya

9.8

Ràfia — Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, 2025
Alghero, Sardegna, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A single-vineyard Vermentino from Cantina Santa Maria La Palma in Alghero, Sardegna DOC. Crafted in a more serious, artisan style, this expression elevates the grape beyond casual coastal refreshment into structured, cellar-worthy territory. Presented in a dark, thick bottle that signals intent and longevity, with drinking potential comfortably through 2030.

Aromas & Flavors
Layered and intense. Bright citrus oil, white peach, and ripe pear intertwine with pronounced saline minerality and Mediterranean herbs. Subtle almond, crushed stone, and sun-warmed rock nuances give it depth and dimension. The aromatic profile feels sculpted rather than merely fresh.

Mouthfeel
Textured, structured, and persistent. Acidity is vibrant but seamlessly integrated, carrying the wine with precision and energy. There’s weight and density on the mid-palate, yet it never loses tension. The finish is long, mineral-driven, and deeply satisfying, the kind that keeps pulling you back for another sip.

Food Pairings
Lobster, grilled prawns, whole roasted branzino, bottarga pasta, saffron seafood risotto, aged pecorino, or refined Mediterranean cuisine with depth and intensity.

Verdict
The standout Vermentino of the entire event, and arguably one of the finest expressions you’ve tasted. This is not just a refreshing white; it’s a benchmark, showing how Sardegna can produce Vermentino with structure, aging capacity, and artisan identity. A collective choice for a reason.

🍷 Personal Pick
I simply couldn’t stop reaching for this glass. When a wine commands that kind of attention without fatigue, you know you’ve encountered something special. A top-tier Vermentino that redefines expectations and earns a place among the very best. — 4 months ago

Richard Portes

8.9

16.5. Fresh, good nose, good fruit and acidity. — 2 years ago

Ed Tracy

9.0

Soft and a little sweet, got in Sardinia 2011 — 5 years ago

Philip W

9.2

Granny fave — 6 years ago

Marianna Piras

10

The red wine I love! Great! — 11 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Aragosta — Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Sardegna, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A 100% Vermentino from Sardegna DOC, crafted in a fresh, coastal-driven style that captures the island’s marine influence. This is a casual, vibrant expression built on lift, salinity, and drinkability, a true Mediterranean white with energy to spare.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright lemon zest, green apple, and white peach with clear sea-breeze salinity and subtle herbal undertones. There’s a crisp citrus core that feels sharp and focused, yet never aggressive.

Mouthfeel
Lively and razor-fresh, with uplifting acidity and pronounced saline tension. It’s “crazy sharp” in precision but rounded at the edges, finishing smooth with a light, pleasant textural glide that keeps it balanced and highly approachable.

Food Pairings
Grilled shrimp, seafood linguine, oysters, calamari, light fried fish, beachside antipasti, or simply chilled on a warm afternoon.

Verdict
A bright, energetic Sardinian Vermentino that delivers exactly what you want from a coastal white, freshness, salinity, and clarity. Casual in spirit, yet technically well-balanced and satisfying.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is the type of Vermentino that makes you appreciate the island breeze in liquid form. Sharp, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink, a reliable Mediterranean companion. — 4 months ago

Julia M

9.0

Vermentino de sardegna — 9 months ago

Michael Gustafson

9.0

Crisp. No longer. Nice Prosecco — 3 years ago

with Guisela

Clayton Lydick

9.0

We had this in VA? Npt? Found in Jax!! Very good!!!! — 6 years ago

Ida Miller

9.3

This is such a delicate, refreshing dry white. Very smooth nice finish. Really enjoyed this! — 8 years ago

Carla

9.1

Jim and Gillian’s — 6 months ago

Mike Miller

9.0

Hints of berries very much, however, enjoying tasting any Cannonau I can get my hands on these days. Love the grape. #cannanaou — 7 months ago

with Anne

David Valenti

8.9

Flavours of strawberry and maybe cranberry, raspberry with spices, most notably white pepper, and fresh rhubarb. Thick palate, with juicy blueberry, not too dry tannins. A pinch of acidity on the tip of the tongue. Medium finish. Everything kept in balance.
Btw the cannonau is in fact the same vine as the French grenache. Same but so different. — 2 years ago

Jim Cooke

9.0

Difficult to find but worth the search. Excellent light Prosecco like drink goes very well with raw oysters or a fish dish. — 6 years ago

Briggite Bardóoooo

9.0

Not bad in combination with my ragú homemade pasta :) — 8 years ago

with Magnetochem

Pasqualino Armini

9.7

Ottimo rosso sardo — 12 years ago