Contini
Vermentino di Sardegna Pariglia 2025
| Denomination | DOC Vermentino di Sardegna |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vermentino |
| Aging | Several months in steel tanks and in bottle. |
- Name: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, still dry white wine, 12.5% vol
- Vintage and format: 2025, 0.75 l bottle, pure Vermentino
- Origin: Terre di Ossidiana, Monte Arci (Oristano), volcanic soils rich in obsidian
- Vinification: skin maceration for up to 7 days, matured in steel and bottle
- Tasting notes and serving: flowers and yellow fruit, iodised accents, almondy finish. Serve at 10–12 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pariglia is a still white wine that expresses the authentic character of Vermentino, offering a fresh and elegant profile. This Vermentino from Sardinia presents a bright straw yellow colour. The bouquet reveals delicate notes of flowers and yellow-fleshed fruit, enriched by fresh hints of carambola and apple. On the palate, it is dry, lively and enveloping, supported by a pleasant creaminess. Subtle iodised touches accompany the sip towards a clean finish, distinguished by a typical almond note.
Where it comes from
The wine originates in Sardinia in the Oristano area, within the fascinating Terre di Ossidiana on Monte Arci. In this specific area, the volcanic soils derive from the disintegration of obsidian, giving the wine unmistakable savoury and mineral sensations. Contini cultivates the vines benefiting from a Mediterranean climate with hot, breezy summers, at an altitude reaching one hundred metres above sea level. The espalier training system encourages regular ripening of the grapes, while the wine's name celebrates the ancient equestrian tournament of the Sartiglia.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the harvest and subsequent crushing. Fermentation involves careful skin maceration lasting up to seven days, a technique essential for enhancing aromatic intensity and defining the wine's texture. Gentle pressing delicately separates the must before it rests for several months in steel tanks to preserve the energy and clarity of the primary aromas. A final maturation in the bottle stabilises the structural balance, ensuring a dynamic and harmonious sip.
History and Curiosities
The name Pariglia is a tribute to the spectacular horseback displays of the Sartiglia, the famous Sardinian equestrian tournament depicted on the artistic label. This vibrant Vermentino di Sardegna DOC originates from the evocative Obsidian Lands of Monte Arci, where the volcanic soils impart delicate iodised nuances to the wine. Produced by the historic Contini winery, founded in Cabras in 1898, this radiant island expression combines tradition and nature in a fresh and decisive sip, which gently fades into a pleasantly almondy finish.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1898
- Oenologist: Piero Cella
- Bottles produced: 2.000.000
- Hectares: 220
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| Name | Contini Vermentino di Sardegna Pariglia 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Vermentino di Sardegna DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vermentino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Contini |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name Pariglia is a tribute to the spectacular horseback displays of the Sartiglia, the famous Sardinian equestrian tournament depicted on the artistic label. This vibrant Vermentino di Sardegna DOC originates from the evocative Obsidian Lands of Monte Arci, where the volcanic soils impart delicate iodised nuances to the wine. Produced by the historic Contini winery, founded in Cabras in 1898, this radiant island expression combines tradition and nature in a fresh and decisive sip, which gently fades into a pleasantly almondy finish. |
| Origin | Terre di Ossidiana, Monte Arci (Oristano) |
| Climate | Mediterranean, with mild winters, limited rainfall and very hot, breezy summers; altitude up to 100 m above sea level. |
| Soil composition | Of volcanic origin; weathering of obsidian |
| Cultivation system | Espalier training systems (Guyot and spur cordon) |
| Yield per hectare | 70–80 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | First half of September |
| Fermentation | Up to 7 days |
| Production technique | Pigiatura; fermentazione con macerazione sulle bucce fino a 7 giorni; pressatura soffice; affinamento di alcuni mesi in vasche d’acciaio e in bottiglia |
| Wine making | Crushing; fermentation with maceration on the skins for up to 7 days; soft pressing. |
| Aging | Several months in steel tanks and in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |