Ràfia Vermentino of Sardinia 2023

Ràfia Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

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

If you love structured white wines and are looking for a Vermentino that combines marine savoriness and aromatic complexity, Ràfia from Cantina Santa Maria La Palma is the label for you.

Its grapes grow on the calcareous hills around Alghero, where the sea breeze imparts that characteristic unmistakable salinity. This wine will captivate you with its intense floral notes, hints of citrus, and a slightly spicy finish, the result of careful processing with bâtonnage on oak which gives extraordinary softness and persistence.

This wine is for you if:

• You love structured Vermentino with aromatic complexity
• You are looking for a white wine with a distinct marine savoriness
• You appreciate wood aging
• You like soft and persistent white wines for elaborate dishes

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

• Bâtonnage on oak for 10 days which gives softness and complexity
• Calcareous hills of Alghero with the influence of the sea breeze
• Careful selection of perfectly ripe grapes
• 4 months of rest in the 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 characteristics:

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Vermentino
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5%
ORIGIN: Calcareous hills around Alghero
COLOR: Straw yellow with golden reflections
BOUQUET: Intense with floral notes, hints of fruit, orange peel and lemon, slightly spicy finish
TASTE: Savory, soft, fresh and persistent on the finish
AGING: Stainless steel + 4 months rest in bottle

The Bâtonnage Technique:

Bâtonnage is an ancient French technique that involves stirring the noble lees in the wine during aging. This process gives greater aromatic complexity, softness, and creaminess on the palate, thus creating a more structured and persistent Vermentino.

Serving suggestions:

Ràfia Vermentino di Sardegna DOC is perfect with structured and elaborate fish dishes, enhancing baked and grilled fish preparations. Excellent as an elegant aperitif to provide excitement from the first sip. Ideal with high-quality crustaceans and shellfish. Serve at 10-12°C.

Awards and Recognitions:

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