Bentu Luna
Vermentino di Sardegna Unda 2023
| Denomination | DOC Vermentino di Sardegna |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vermentino |
- Name and grapes: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2023, 100% Vermentino, 13.5% vol
- Mediterranean aroma: fruity notes and herbal nuances typical of the Mediterranean scrubland
- Palate and colour: straw yellow colour, fresh, harmonious and savoury taste with a persistent finish
- Origin and soil: hills of Barigadu and Mandrolisei, sandy soils from decomposed granite
- Serving and pairings: serve at 10-12 °C, suitable for lean fish, seafood dishes and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Vermentino di Sardegna Unda by Bentu Luna is a still white wine with Denomination of Controlled Origin from Sardinia, made from Vermentino grapes, authentically expressing the character of its homeland. Visually, it displays a bright straw yellow hue, introducing an aromatic bouquet where fruity notes intertwine with distinctive herbaceous hints typical of the Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it reveals a fresh, savoury and harmonious structure, with a pleasantly persistent finish. The continuity between nose and palate makes it an ideal companion for fish dishes and cheese selections.
Where it comes from
This Vermentino originates in the heart of the ancient Giudicato of Arborea, within the territory of Vermentino di Sardegna. Among the hills of Barigadu and Mandrolisei, the Bentu Luna vineyards are set in an unspoilt rural landscape. The vines sink their roots into sandy soils of decomposed granite, surrounded by dense woods. This particular geological matrix gives the wine a marked minerality and a defined territorial identity, ensuring a pure expression deeply connected to the island’s ecosystem.
How it is produced
Bentu Luna’s approach respects the rhythms of nature, adopting careful agricultural practices such as working the rows with oxen. In the cellar, vinification aims to preserve the integrity of the fruit, enhancing the natural qualities of Vermentino under the oenological guidance of Giuseppe Caviola. This meticulous care results in a clean and linear profile. The wine also boasts an ageing potential estimated between three and five years, maintaining excellent taste balance over time.
History and Curiosities
Born in 2019 from a project by the Moratti family to enhance the authentic Sardinian rural tradition, Unda by Bentu Luna comes to life in the heart of the ancient Giudicato of Arborea. Among the hills of Barigadu and Mandrolisei, the pure Vermentino vines sink their roots into sandy soils of weathered granite, unique in their kind. In full respect of the ecosystem, these small plots are cultivated with the help of oxen. Under the oenological guidance of Giuseppe Caviola, the winery offers an excellent glass, awarded 89/100 by James Suckling.
Awards
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2023
89/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2019
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Caviola
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 25
The Bentu Luna winery, a new project of the Moratti family, is located in Neoneli, a village of pre-Nuragic origin modelled on the typical red trachyte, rich in ancestral memories such as the tenores choirs and the carnival animated by the soc Corriolos masks and bonfires in the square. A strategic choice, therefore, aimed at highlighting unexplored and authentic parts of the rural tradition. Read more
| Name | Bentu Luna Vermentino di Sardegna Unda 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Vermentino di Sardegna DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vermentino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Bentu Luna |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 2019 from a project by the Moratti family to enhance the authentic Sardinian rural tradition, Unda by Bentu Luna comes to life in the heart of the ancient Giudicato of Arborea. Among the hills of Barigadu and Mandrolisei, the pure Vermentino vines sink their roots into sandy soils of weathered granite, unique in their kind. In full respect of the ecosystem, these small plots are cultivated with the help of oxen. Under the oenological guidance of Giuseppe Caviola, the winery offers an excellent glass, awarded 89/100 by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Among the hills of Barigadu and Mandrolisei, in the heart of the ancient Judicate of Arborea (Sardinia, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Sandy soils of decomposed granite |
| Production technique | Cultivation of vineyards using oxen |
| Wine making | The vinification aims to maintain the integrity of the fruit, to obtain a balanced white with good ageing potential. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |