Contini
Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva 0.375L 1998
| Denomination | DOC Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.5% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vernaccia di Oristano |
| Aging | Ageing in oak and chestnut caratelli for at least 15 years, kept ullaged/partially empty to allow the development of the veil of 'flor' yeast (oxidative ageing). |
- Type and vintage: still white wine DOC Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva, 1998 vintage
- Ageing: over 15 years in oak and chestnut casks, partially filled under a veil of flor yeasts
- Aromatic profile: golden amber; notes of toasted hazelnuts and almond blossoms
- Taste and alcohol content: dry, warm, velvety; long finish with an almond note (18.5%)
- Rarity and format: limited to 2,400 bottles; 0.375 L format from the Contini winery
Description
What type of wine it is
Contini Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva is a still white wine from Sardinia made from Vernaccia di Oristano grapes. This wine expresses an oxidative style with a warm and enveloping structure, capable of offering a prolonged aromatic texture. Meticulous ageing in barrels kept partially unfilled encourages the natural formation of flor yeasts, defining a profile of great depth. In the glass, it displays a golden coat with vivid amber highlights, a prelude to an elegant bouquet characterised by roasted hazelnuts and almond blossoms. On the palate, it delivers richness and breadth of flavour, closing the tasting with an almondy finish of remarkable persistence.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Sardinia, specifically in the area between the Lower Tirso Valley and the Sinis peninsula. The vines take root in alluvial and sandy soils, characterised by light clay components that lend body and a clear aromatic continuity to the taste profile. The Mediterranean climate, marked by mild winters, scarce rainfall, and hot, breezy summers, creates the ideal environment for the ripening of the bunches. These peculiar environmental conditions guarantee an optimal aromatic concentration within the berries, an essential element for defining the breadth and vigour that distinguish this Vernaccia di Oristano.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in mid-October, followed by white wine vinification with soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature. The character of the wine is forged during oxidative ageing, which lasts for at least fifteen years in oak and chestnut barrels. As dictated by local custom, the wooden containers are kept partially empty to allow for the proliferation of flor yeasts on the surface. This expert maturation technique shapes an imposing structure, offering an intense, distinctly velvety sip enriched by a fine bitter note that accompanies the finish.
History and Interesting Facts
Produced by the Contini winery, a historic estate founded in 1898, this Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Riserva 1998 represents authentic Sardinian excellence. The limited production of only 2,400 bottles owes its distinctive character to a long oxidative ageing process. Resting for at least fifteen years in partially filled oak and chestnut small barrels (caratelli) encourages the development of the precious layer of flor yeasts. This fascinating and meticulous refinement gives the award-winning Riserva an unparalleled complexity, ideal for moments of pure contemplation.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
- Start up year: 1898
- Oenologist: Piero Cella
- Bottles produced: 2.000.000
- Hectares: 220
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| Name | Contini Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva 0.375L 1998 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Vernaccia di Oristano DOC |
| Vintage | 1998 |
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vernaccia di Oristano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Contini |
| Story | History and Interesting Facts Produced by the Contini winery, a historic estate founded in 1898, this Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Riserva 1998 represents authentic Sardinian excellence. The limited production of only 2,400 bottles owes its distinctive character to a long oxidative ageing process. Resting for at least fifteen years in partially filled oak and chestnut small barrels (caratelli) encourages the development of the precious layer of flor yeasts. This fascinating and meticulous refinement gives the award-winning Riserva an unparalleled complexity, ideal for moments of pure contemplation. |
| Origin | Lower Tirso Valley and the Sinis area (Oristano), Sardinia |
| Climate | Typical Mediterranean climate: mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and breezy summers. |
| Soil composition | Alluvial, sandy, slightly clayey |
| Cultivation system | Alberello and espalier training (Guyot and spurred cordon) |
| Yield per hectare | 30-40 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | Temperature controlled |
| Production technique | Traditional white vinification with gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation; oxidative ageing in oak and chestnut 'caratelli' (small barrels) under a veil of flor yeast (partially filled barrels). |
| Wine making | Traditional white winemaking with gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation; oxidative ageing in oak and chestnut caratelli for at least 15 years, kept partially empty under a veil of "flor" yeast. |
| Aging | Ageing in oak and chestnut caratelli for at least 15 years, kept ullaged/partially empty to allow the development of the veil of 'flor' yeast (oxidative ageing). |
| Year production | 2400 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |