Akenta Special Edition (2024) - Santa Maria La Palma
This special wine from the 2024 edition is known for its golden shades and its aromas of exotic fruit and honey. It comes from one of the oldest and most respected wine regions in Italy. Its limited production makes it a collector's item for wine connoisseurs.
Akenta Special Edition (2024) - Santa Maria La Palma
Type: Sparkling wine or Champagne
Area: Italy, Sardinia, Alghero
Appellation: Alghero DOC, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Spumante
Grape variety: Vermentino
Vintage: 2024
Winery: Santa Maria La Palma
Alcohol: 12%
The appellation: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Spumante
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Spumante is the sparkling version of the most representative appellation for Sardinian whites. Obtained from Vermentino grapes grown across the island, this wine expresses the Mediterranean character of the variety in a bright, lively key, with freshness, salinity and floral and fruity aromas. It can be made using the Charmat method (secondary fermentation in tank, to enhance aromatic character and immediacy) or the Metodo Classico (second fermentation in bottle, for greater complexity and finesse).
Find out more about Vermentino di Sardegna DOC SpumanteWhat to eat with Akenta Special Edition
Who makes it: Santa Maria La Palma
Founded in 1959 by around 100 local farmers in the Nurra area near Alghero, Cantina Santa Maria La Palma is today a thriving cooperative with around 300 members and 700 hectares under vine, one of the leading wine estates in Sardinia.The winery grew out of farming ingenuity and combines local tradition with modern production technology.
Find out more about Santa Maria La PalmaThe vine of Akenta Special Edition
Vermentino
Vermentino is a highly prized white grape variety, found mainly in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Its origin is debated, but it is thought to come from the Iberian peninsula or from Liguria, from where it would then have spread to Sardinia, Tuscany and Corsica. Today it is also grown in some areas of southern France.
Find out moreAkenta Special Edition: the Alghero area
Alghero
Alghero, in the north-western part of Sardinia, is one of the island's most important wine districts. Thanks to its Mediterranean climate, its limestone soils and the influence of the sea breezes, the area produces fresh, savoury white wines, structured and intense reds and elegant sparkling wines. The Alghero DOC appellation protects the area's wine production and covers several native and international varieties, among them Vermentino, Torbato, Cannonau, Cagnulari and Cabernet Sauvignon. The historic presence of Catalan culture has left its mark on viticulture too, with Torbato, a rare grape variety distinctive to the area.
Find out more about AlgheroClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Sea
Profile of Akenta Special Edition
Primary aromas: Citrus, Green apple, Pear
Secondary aromas: White flowers, almonds, Sea and iodine notes
Tertiary aromas: Yeast
Tasting notes: This wine shows a bright straw-yellow colour with golden reflections. On the nose there are floral and fruity aromatic notes, with accents of peach, pear and citrus. In the mouth it is soft and velvety, with a fresh, long flavour enriched by a light mineral and saline note. A classy wine, elegant and balanced, which represents well the intensity and richness of the terroir it comes from. Excellent paired with fish, seafood and fresh cheeses.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Enveloping |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | Absent |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Media |
| Colour | Bright straw yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
Winemaking methods used for Akenta Special Edition
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreMetodo Classico
The Metodo Classico is a refined sparkling winemaking technique used to produce high-quality sparkling wines. This method, also known as méthode champenoise (when speaking of Champagne), involves a second fermentation in the bottle, which gives the wine its characteristic fine, persistent bubbles, together with complex aromas and an elegant structure.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Akenta Special Edition
In bottle
Ageing in bottle is a fundamental stage in the production of quality wines, during which the wine continues to develop in an oxygen-free environment. This process allows the wine to harmonise its components, soften the tannins and develop more complex, mature aromas, without the external influence of wood or other materials. Ageing in bottle can last from a few months to several years, depending on the type of wine and the style sought, and is particularly used for structured red wines, long-lived whites and metodo classico sparkling wines, improving their elegance, finesse and length on the palate.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Akenta Special Edition
- Short (1–6 months)