Wine Description
Made from 90% Vermentino and 10% of other Sardinian grapes grown in the Costamolino vineyard, at an elevation of 625 feet. The grapes were harvested in September and vinified in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation was partially carried out, allowing for greater elegance without sacrificing the typical freshness of Vermentino.
Tasting Notes
Costamolino is straw yellow in color with green highlights and an intense yet delicate bouquet that displays distinct characteristics of the variety. Supple aromas of citrus, pineapple, tropical fruits and honey are wonderfully supported by a zesty acidity. Delicate and pleasantly refreshing on the palate, Costamolino is the wine of choice for many dishes, from fish antipasti and pastas to vegetables terrine, salads, white meat casseroles, and risotto. Delicious with Asian food and sushi.
Reviews
Wine Spectator - October 15, 2010
In the section Global Reds and Whites
87 points
Wine Spectator - June 15, 2010
BUYING GUIDE
“Displays very ripe pineapple and meringue aromas and flavors. Full and slightly oily, with hints of butterscotch. Long and opulent.”
87 points
Wine & Spirits - June 2010
The Imported new releases
“Round and spicy with bosky pear flavors that are pleasingly ripe, this has a subtle scent of tidal sands and seaweed in the sun. It’s a simple coastal white for grilled cuttlefish.”
87 points (best Buys)
Wine Enthusiast - September 2009
Buying Guide
“Costamolino is from this producer’s base line of products and offers a very correct expression of food-friendly Vermentino. The wine is redolent of peach and exotic fruit and offers slightly sweet softness in the mouth.”
86 points
Philadelphia Inquirer - April 15, 2007
Drink
Most drinkers think red when the subject of Italian wine is mentioned, but the island of Sardinia produces some great whites, too. This Costamolino from the Argiolas estate has been appearing as a top value on a number of restaurant lists, including Marc Vetri's new Osteria, and South Philly's James. And after one catchy sip, it's no wonder.
Made from vermentino grapes, this wine has greenish gold luster, and is a natural with food. It has a crisp aroma of crunchy apple on the nose balanced by a refreshing orange-zest bitterness, and a dry but rich mouth feel that gives it a good long finish.
Wine & Spirits - April 2006
Seventeenth Annual Restaurant Poll
Popular Bargains
Ranked 5th Lowest-Priced Wine on Restaurant Wine Lists.
Ranked 5th Lowest-Priced Wine
