Winery ContiniVernaccia di Oristano
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vernaccia di Oristano of Winery Contini in the region of Sardinia often reveals types of flavors of oaky, apricot or truffle and sometimes also flavors of caramel, almonds or cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Contini's Vernaccia di Oristano.
Discover the grape variety: Raisin de Corinthe
Light and fruity reds to drink young, with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate, featuring signature aromas of red fruits (redcurrant, strawberry) and sweet notes. Mainly destined for Corinth raisins (currants), a speciality of the Peloponnese. Emblematic of Aegean viticulture, grown in Greece, Australia and California for raisins and a few simple wines. Greek black seedless (apyrene) variety with small, intensely coloured berries.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vernaccia di Oristano from Winery Contini are 1998, 1991, 1990, 2013 and 2006.
Informations about the Winery Contini
The Winery Contini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Vernaccia di Oristano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vernaccia di Oristano
Mythical Sardinian DOC of Oristano on the lower Tirso valley, oxidative ageing under a veil of flor (partially filled botti). Vernaccia di Oristano as the exclusive white king signature: amber yellow robe, intense and ethereal with complex oxidative notes of walnut husk, almond, dried fruits, candied citrus and a superb saline-peaty touch, warm and persistent palate. Produced as Secco, Superiore, Riserva and Liquoroso. A unique Sardinian sherry style.
The wine region of Sardinia
Italian Mediterranean wine island with 250+ varieties, strong native identity. Signature Cannonau (Grenache) in red: warm and deep with signature ripe cherry, garrigue, myrtle, spice and a balsamic touch, round tannins and a sun-drenched palate. Vermentino di Gallura DOCG star white (80% of Italian Vermentino): fresh and saline (citrus, pear, almond, sea iodine). Also dense Carignan, supple Monica, lively Nuragus, rare oxidative Vernaccia di Oristano.
The word of the wine: Gutedel
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