Its color is pale yellow, and aromas are of white peach with notes of honeysuckle. Flavors of Rainier cherries and juicy peaches with a touch of sea salt feel smooth and creamy in the mouth brightened by zesty acidity. The finish has a subtle touch of bitterness, which makes this wine a great companion for baked halibut or a Niçoise salad. The grapes are the best of the best from the winery’s vineyards. In the winery the wine sees a bit of skin contact and is fermented and aged in stainless steel in contact with fine lees. The addition of “Superiore” to Vermentino di Gallura DOCG indicates that the maximum yield per hectare is one ton lower and residual sugar can be one gram per liter more. The goal is more concentration and richness.
Surrau, Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG (Sardinia, Italy) 2019
By Rebecca Murphy