S’elemè, Vermentino di Gallura, DOCG Sardegna 2016 (14%)
Vermentino is the most widely planted white grape variety in Sardinia, with the highest quality to be found in the Gallura hills. Perhaps it’s the granite soils and maritime influences that contribute to their richness and intensity. The S’elemè has a glorious spiciness with mineral overtones that is refreshing, despite being full-bodied and aromatic. This is one of the most interesting high quality whites to emerge from Italy in recent years.