Olianas Vermentino di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy

The 2023 Olianas Vermentino di Sardegna captures the sunlit, breezy essence of Sardinia’s terroir, expressing the island’s aromatic and fresh personality. This wine, crafted with BioIntegrale methods, reveals the winery’s dedication to preserving local character and environmental integrity through traditional, organic, and biodynamic practices.

Product Details:

• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, Sardinia, Italy
• Grape Variety: 100% Vermentino
• Vineyard Size: 9 hectares
• Bottles Produced: 50,000
• Soil: Clay loam (Murvonis vineyard) and loam with sandy marl (Porruddu vineyard)
• Planting Density: 5600 plants per hectare
• Training System: Guyot
• Harvest: Manual, early September
• Vinification: 20% pre-harvest for maceration in steel; spontaneous fermentation in compliance with BioIntegrale principles
• Aging: 70% in steel, 30% in tonneaux for 5 months
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Awards: 2023 James Suckling – 91/100, 2023 Wine Hunter – Gold

Sensory Description: This Vermentino pours a vibrant straw yellow, with layered aromas of pink grapefruit, lemon zest, and floral hints of orange blossom. Subtle undertones of spice and a hint of bread crust add depth to the bouquet. On the palate, the wine is fresh and rounded, showing notable sapidity that leads to a lingering, elegant finish.

Winery’s Background: As the first BioIntegrale winery of the Casadei family, Olianas champions a holistic approach to winemaking that emphasizes Sardinia’s indigenous varieties and biodiversity. Their BioIntegrale method involves using traditional horse-drawn plows to prevent soil compaction and promotes natural vineyard ecosystems, free from herbicides and synthetic chemicals. Every process, from organic manuring to aging in amphorae, reflects their dedication to maintaining the purity of Sardinia’s unique terroir.

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Olianas Vermentino di Sardegna at 42-46°F. It shines as an aperitif and pairs excellently with seafood, especially aromatic fish dishes, and moderately aged cheeses. Enjoy this wine within three years from harvest to capture its peak freshness and complexity.