Argiolas Costamolino

Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna DOC bottle image

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.

Antonio Argiolas
Argiolas Vineyard
Antonio, Francesca and Valentina Argiolas
Is Solinas
Autumn Vine
Argiolas Winery
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Acclaim
Argiolas accomplishes fabulous things with Vermentino (known as Rolle in France) from their high altitude vineyards. The delicate straw color of the 2005 Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna is followed by beautiful aromas of almonds, oranges, lemon, honey, apple skins, and a hint of tropical fruits.
— Wine Advocate, Jun 2006
Bright and fruity with lemon and pineapple aromas and a cream undertone. Full-bodied, with very good tropical fruit character. Long and luscious. Delicious white.
— Wine Spectator, Jul 2006
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Vineyard name
The Costamolino vineyard
Vineyard size
197 acres
Soil composition
Clay
Training method
Spalliera
Elevation:
625 feet
Vines/acre:
1,618
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1990
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1989
Bottles produced of this wine:
200,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
90% Vermentino and 10% other local grapes
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
18-20 days
Fermentation temperature:
60-64 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
4-5 months
Length of bottle aging:
Minimal
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
4.6 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
22.8 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.6 g/L