Vermentino from Vermentino di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy; light to medium bodied and dry, with balanced minerality and fruit, tropical notes along with ripe Bartlett pear, citrus, and red apples, with hints of salt, medium acid, exceptional depth, and a long full finish. Organic

The must is obtained from a soft pressing of the grapes, after an initial cleaning and the addition of selected yeasts, fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 15° C. At the end of fermentation, after a light clarification, the wine rests for a few months in stainless steel vats before bottling.

In 1950, with the first harvest, Pala began his adventure with wine amongst the rolling, vine-covered hills of southern Sardinia. With mild winters and warm, dry summers, this part of Italy's second largest island is ideal for grape growing, with all the traditional varietals finding a special home here. Under the guidance of Mario Pala, the winery continues to be family-owned, where the value of tradition and the innovation of modern techniques are both significant facets of the winemaking process. Pala owns six different vineyard areas with a total of 68 hectares currently under vine. Each vineyard is planted with varietals that are chosen according to the microclimate and soil type of the individual site. A deep respect for tradition, special care and devotion to the vines and finally the production of great wines, have always been the fundamental philosophy of Pala. This dedication has resulted in wines of great character and elegance that are enjoyed by wine lovers around the world. Pala practices organic farming in the vineyard and does not use chemical pesticides or fertilizers. www.pala.it