2023 Surrau Sciala Vermentino di Gallura [D92][V90]

Producer: Vigne Surrau 
Region: Sardinia, Italy  
Varietal: Vermentino
Year: 2021 

Decanter, 92 Points 

"Vibrant citrus, ripe stone fruit and fresh bay leaf aromas. Lively and balanced, with refreshing lemon, pear drop and green olive. Good acidity, a soft texture and a savoury, uplifting finish." 

Vinous, 90 Points

"The 2023 Vermentino di Gallura Sciala is nicely refined, presenting a savory bouquet of crushed rock, lime zest and green apple. It's juicy in character, with saline minerality and hints of ripe orchard fruit and green melon that swirl throughout. The 2023 finishes fresh with a slight tropical nod, leaving nuances of kiwi on the close." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Sciala is a term of Arabic origin that refers to an abundant harvest and generous fruit production.  Grapes for the Sciala Vermentino di Gallura Superiore come from a careful selection made in the finest vineyards to represent the very best of the vintage. The selection changes every vintage in order to obtain the best result.  After a brief contact with the skins and must, controlled temperature fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks where the wine continues to evolve for a few months in contact with its lees. Sciala is the most awarded wine from the Surrau estate in terms of national and international recognition."   

Alcohol: 14% 

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