Tancaré Vermentino di Gallura DOCG (2023) - Giogantinu

A wine made from 100% Vermentino grapes, marked by a fresh, fruity taste, with citrus and floral notes. The harvest is carried out by hand at the end of September, in order to preserve the properties of the grapes at their best. Although it is a white wine, it has a surprisingly complex structure that lends itself to a few years of ageing.

The appellation: Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG is Sardinia’s only Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita and one of the most typical and authoritative expressions of the Vermentino grape in Italy. It is produced exclusively in Gallura, the north-eastern area of the island, between the provinces of Sassari and Olbia-Tempio, on poor but free-draining granite soils, close to the sea and swept by the mistral. This dry white stands out for its marine freshness, salinity, aromatic character and structure, which can range from immediate drinkability to complex, long-lived versions, especially in the Superiore type.

What to eat with Tancaré Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Who makes it: Giogantinu

Founded in 1955 at Berchidda (SS) by a handful of courageous winegrowers, Cantina Giogantinu is today a solid cooperative with over 250 members, united by their passion for Vermentino di Gallura DOCG. It is one of the most deeply rooted Sardinian estates, grounded in the winegrowing culture of the granite Gallura. Giogantinu grew out of the desire to champion vineyards on granite soils, where Vermentino is born with unmistakable salinity, freshness and minerality.

The vine of Tancaré Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

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.

Tancaré Vermentino di Gallura DOCG: the area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Rocky / granite

Geographical setting: Sea

Profile of Tancaré Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Primary aromas: Citrus, Mediterranean herbs, Green apple

Secondary aromas: almonds, Marine and iodine notes

Tasting notes: This Vermentino di Gallura DOCG shows a bright straw-yellow colour. The nose is immediately struck by intense aromas of exotic fruit, green apple and delicate floral notes. In the mouth there is excellent freshness, supported by balanced acidity that gives a lively, long sip. Flavours of citrus and white peach merge with a pleasant mineral aftertaste. An elegant, refined wine, ideal alongside fish and seafood dishes.