Contini 2023 Vernaccia di Oristano ‘Flor’ Sardegna
One of Italy’s unique whites is Vernaccia di Oristano, a style of wine practically synonymous with the Contini winery. Think Spanish Amontillado Sherry, with the mid palate of a chardonnay, showing baked apple, marzipan and generous salinity. This is a complex and juicy aperitivo, iconic really, descended from the wines of Andalusia, evidence of a strong connection between Sardinian and Spanish cultures. For fans of sherry and channeling the flavors and smells of a Boqueria, this one is for you! 🌟 Flor is in reference to a winemaking technique where a yeast cap is formed during fermentation, allowing oxygen to transform the wine into a sherry-like beverage.
Includes gift wrapping and a note card
WINEMAKER: Alessandro and Mauro Contini with oenologist Piero Cella
VARIETAL: 100% Vernaccia
APPELLATION: Oristano
REGION: Sardegna
VINEYARD: practicing organic
WINERY: traditional white winemaking process aged 4yr in non-topped-off oak/chestnut barrels “Caratelli”
