Ràfia Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Alghero Vermentino aged in wood for a complex and persistent white wine

If you love full-bodied whites and are looking for a Vermentino that combines marine flavor and aromatic complexity, Ràfia from Cantina Santa Maria La Palma is the wine for you.

Its grapes grow on the limestone hills surrounding Alghero , where the sea breeze imparts that unmistakable salinity . A wine that will captivate you with its intense floral notes, hints of citrus, and a slightly spicy finish, the result of careful processing with batonnage on oak, which gives it extraordinary smoothness and persistence.

This wine is right for you if:

• You love structured Vermentinos with aromatic complexity
• Are you looking for a white wine with a strong marine flavour?
• You appreciate the aging in wood
• You like soft and persistent whites for elaborate dishes

Ràfia Vermentino di Sardegna DOC is appreciated for its distinctive characteristics:

• Batonnage on oak for 10 days which gives softness and complexity
• Limestone hills of Alghero influenced by the sea breeze
• Careful selection of the perfectly ripened grape
• 4 months of rest in bottle for harmony and evolution

If you are looking for a Vermentino di Sardegna that can excite with structure and persistence , Ràfia will not disappoint you.

Main features:

GRAPES: 100% Vermentino
ABV: 13.5%
ORIGIN: Limestone hills around Alghero
COLOR: Straw yellow with golden reflections
FRAGRANCE: Intense with floral notes, hints of fruit, orange and lemon peel, slightly spicy finish
TASTE: Savoury, soft, fresh and persistent in the finish
REFINEMENT: Steel + 4 months of rest in bottle

The Batonnage Technique:

Batonnage is an ancient French technique that involves stirring the fine lees in the wine during aging. This process enhances aromatic complexity, smoothness, and creaminess on the palate, creating a more structured and persistent Vermentino.

Tips on how to enjoy it:

Ràfia Vermentino di Sardegna DOC is perfect with rich, complex fish dishes, and enhances baked and grilled fish. Excellent as an elegant aperitif, it excites from the first sip. Ideal with high-quality crustaceans and mollusks. Serve at 10-12°C.

Awards and Recognitions:

• Gold Medal - Mundus Vini International Wine Award 2022
• Wine Hunter Merano Wine Festival 2022 - Award Rosso
• 5StarWines Vinitaly 2023 - 90/100

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