Sa Raja Vermentino di Gallura 2020

Sa Raja is a new project whose heart is a 49 hectare estate in the Gallura region of northern Sardinia where founder Mark Hartmann and renowned agronomist Federico Curtaz have, after just 3 vintages, established it as one of Sardinia’s most exciting small producers.

Classic Sardinian Vermentino from the estate’s higher altitude, older and lower-yielding vineyards, which gives the wine breadth and complexity. The 100% Vermentino grapes are hand-harvested, after destemming and soft pressing at low temperatures, the wine is fermented in stainless steel over a period of 15 days. Then the wine spends 6 to 8 months on fine lees, and a further 2 months in bottle before release.

It portrays vibrant lemon aromas with a lightly herbal, savoury edge. The palate is focused and textural with mineral notes and a nice concentration of green plum and apricot fruit, it is complex but subtle, with a long finish. Pairs perfectly with sea bass and tuna, pork, and vinaigrette-dressed salads.