Karmis (2022) - Contini

Nella pittoresca Valle del Tirso, in Sardegna, sorge la cantina Contini, custode di un vino che racconta storie antiche: il Karmis. Questo vino, un blend di Vermentino e Vernaccia di Oristano, è un omaggio alla tradizione vitivinicola sarda. La Vernaccia di Oristano, uno dei vitigni più antichi dell'isola, era già apprezzata dai Fenici e dai Romani. La cantina Contini, fondata nel 1898, ha saputo mantenere viva questa eredità, creando un vino che unisce passato e presente. Il nome "Karmis" deriva da un termine sardo che indica una maschera, simbolo di mistero e tradizione, proprio come il vino stesso.

The appellation: Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

The Isola dei Nuraghi IGT is an appellation that represents the excellence and versatility of Sardinian winemaking. Introduced in 1995, this Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) covers the whole territory of the island, allowing producers to express the richness of Sardinia’s native varieties and to experiment with international ones, while always keeping a strong bond with the unique terroir of Sardinia.

What to eat with Karmis

Who makes it: Contini

Founded in 1898, Cantine Contini is one of the oldest wine estates in Sardinia. Based at Cabras, on the western coast of the island, the winery has managed to combine tradition and innovation in making wines that tell the story of the land. From the famous Vernaccia di Oristano, a unique wine aged oxidatively under its characteristic flor veil, to reds of great personality such as Nieddera and Barrile, Contini is a benchmark for lovers of Sardinian wine.

The vine of Karmis

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.

Vernaccia di Oristano

Vernaccia di Oristano is a white grape variety native to Sardinia, famous for giving rise to the wines of the Vernaccia di Oristano DOC. This variety is closely tied to the province of Oristano and stands out for its ability to produce oxidative wines of great complexity, deeply shaped by the Mediterranean climate and by local winemaking traditions.

Karmis: the area of Valle del Tirso

Climate: Mediterranean

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

Soil: Sandy / Silty

Geographical setting: Sea

Profile of Karmis

Primary aromas: Notes of citron, pineapple and white flowers

Secondary aromas: Mineral hints

Tasting notes: On the palate it is dry, soft and full, with good correspondence between nose and palate