Giunco, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (2024) - Mesa

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A white wine that reflects Sardinian winemaking tradition. The Vermentino grapes, from which it takes its name, are grown in vineyards on sandy soils, close to the coast, which give the wine an unmistakable briny taste. The name "Giunco" comes from the type of plant, similar to bamboo, that grows wild in the vineyards and represents a symbol of resilience and adaptability.

Giunco, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (2024) - Mesa

Type: Vino Bianco

Area: Italy, Sardinia, Sulcis

Appellation: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Grape variety: Vermentino

Vintage: 2024

Winery: Mesa

Alcohol: 13%

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The appellation: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC is one of the most representative appellations of Sardinian viticulture, established in 1988. This white wine, produced exclusively from Vermentino grapes grown across the island, reflects Sardinia’s unique character: a land kissed by the sun, caressed by the winds and surrounded by the sea.

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Who makes it: Mesa

Mesa was born in 2004 at the initiative of the advertising man Gavino Sanna, with the dream of creating a winery capable of telling the story of the truest, most poetic Sardinia.The name "Mesa" in Sardinian means "table", a symbol of conviviality, generosity and culture. The philosophy of Mesa rests on: Elegant simplicity, in the wines and in the design A deep bond with Sulcis, a land of sea, wind and sun Environmental sustainability, from vineyard to bottle Accessibility: quality wines meant to be enjoyed every day

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The vine of Giunco, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

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.

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Giunco, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC: the area of Sulcis

Sulcis

The Sulcis is a historic winegrowing area in south-western Sardinia, taking in the territory of the old mining region now divided between the Sulcis-Iglesiente and part of the Medio Campidano.This harsh, sun-baked land, stretching between sandy coasts, limestone ridges and the islands of Sant'Antioco and San Pietro, is the heart of the production of Carignano del Sulcis, one of the great reds of the Mediterranean. The dry, windy, maritime climate, combined with sandy and pebbly soils, makes it possible to grow vines on their own roots, preserving ancient indigenous varieties and guaranteeing intense, elegant and very long-lived wines.

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Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)

Soil: Rocky / granite

Geographical setting: Sea

Profile of Giunco, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Primary aromas: Citrus, Mineral

Secondary aromas: dried fruit, mineral notes

Tasting notes: It offers a bouquet rich in floral and citrus notes, enriched by delicate hints of white peach and green apple. On the palate it is fresh and mineral, with a good acidity that balances its full, round body. Its aromatic length is remarkable, with a slightly spicy finish that invites the next sip.

Sulphites	yes
Body	Light
Acidity	Medium
Tannin	Medium-low
Sweetness	Dry
Colour	Golden yellow
Clarity	Clear

Winemaking methods used for Giunco, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

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.

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Temperature-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.

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White winemaking

White winemaking is a technique that makes it possible to obtain white wines from both white and black grapes, avoiding contact between the must and the skins. This process emphasises the freshness, aromatic purity and finesse of the wine, preserving its fruity and floral notes and avoiding the extraction of tannins and anthocyanins. Used for the production of dry, aromatic and sparkling white wines, white winemaking involves temperature-controlled fermentation in order to maintain the integrity of the aromas and of the wine's natural acidity.

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Ageing methods used for Giunco, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

In stainless steel

Ageing in stainless steel is a winemaking practice aimed at preserving the freshness, aromatic integrity and varietal purity of the wine. It is used above all for white, rosé and young red wines, but also for light, easy-drinking reds that do not require maturation in wood. Stainless steel vessels are inert and impermeable to oxygen, so they do not interact with the wine: this makes it possible to bring out the fruity, floral and mineral component of the grape and of the terroir.

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Time on the lees for Giunco, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Short (1–6 months)