- 100% Vernaccia fermented with indigenous yeasts
- Vernaccia di Oristano is the oldest DOC in Sardegna, founded in 1971
- Vernaccia di Oristano has been Contini’s flagship wine for 120 years
- From the Province of Oristano, mid-western coast of Sardegna
- Alluvial, sandy, slightly clayey soils
- After the traditional white winemaking process with soft pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine matures in non-topped-off oak and chestnut barrels (known as “Caratelli”) for at least 4 years
- The oxygenation, together with the constant temperature range, allows the formation of the “Flor”, a film of yeasts that gives the wine its characteristic sherry-like aromas
- 1.5 grams per liter of residual sugar
- PH: 3.58
- Acidity 5 grams
- 2000 cases produced annually on average
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sardinia
Appellation:
Vernaccia di Oristano
Variety:
Vernaccia
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-CON-80-19 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2023-11-30
"The 2019 Vernaccia di Oristano Flor bursts from the glass, a deep golden-yellow color. A rich bouquet blends dried apricots and peaches with hazelnut, almond custard and a savory whiff of crushed oysters. It is nearly glycerol in feel with cooling acidity to balance and waves of ripe pit fruits, complemented by sweet spices and hints of ground ginger. This tapers off long and staining, letting a touch of heat poke through, yet not distracting. A salty sensation lingers, and the mouth is left watering for more."