Cantina Gallura 'Canayli' Vermentino di Gallura Superiore, Sardinia, Italy 2024
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Cantina Gallura 'Canayli' Vermentino di Gallura Superiore, Sardinia, Italy 2024
Produced in the rugged, windswept hills of Gallura in northeastern Sardinia, Cantina Gallura’s ‘Canayli’ is a distinctive expression of Vermentino. The wine is named after the revered locale, harnessing the region’s salty breezes, granite soils, and warm Mediterranean climate to craft a richly aromatic yet elegant white.
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WINEMAKER: Cantina Gallura (cooperative grower-producer)
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FARMING: Meticulous hand-harvesting of ripe Vermentino grapes from vineyards around Luras and Calangianus; traditional Guyot training on granitic, low-fertility soils at approximately 300 m elevation.
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VARIETY: 100% Vermentino
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TERROIR: Granite-rich, coarse sandy soils with limited water retention and rich minerality. The vineyards enjoy strong ventilation and Mediterranean sun, contributing both intensity and freshness to the fruit.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes are softly pressed and fermented at controlled low temperatures in stainless steel tanks using the free-run juice to preserve aromatic precision and texture.
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AGING: Aged for 4–6 months in stainless steel before bottling to maintain freshness and clarity.
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TASTING NOTES: Bright straw-yellow with golden highlights; the nose unfolds with notes of white grape, exotic fruits, and green pepper. The palate is dry and full-bodied with warm richness, balanced acidity, delicate elegance, and a subtle, pleasantly bitter finish. Minerality and texture add harmony and structure.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with seafood risotto, grilled or baked fish with sauce, creamy seafood pasta, or mild Sardinian pecorino cheese.
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ALCOHOL: Approximately 13.5%
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SCORES: 93 points – “5 Star Wines” guide at Vinitaly (2023 vintage)
Cantina Gallura 'Canayli' Vermentino di Gallura Superiore, Sardinia, Italy 2024
Produced in the rugged, windswept hills of Gallura in northeastern Sardinia, Cantina Gallura’s ‘Canayli’ is a distinctive expression of Vermentino. The wine is named after the revered locale, harnessing the region’s salty breezes, granite soils, and warm Mediterranean climate to craft a richly aromatic yet elegant white.
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WINEMAKER: Cantina Gallura (cooperative grower-producer)
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FARMING: Meticulous hand-harvesting of ripe Vermentino grapes from vineyards around Luras and Calangianus; traditional Guyot training on granitic, low-fertility soils at approximately 300 m elevation.
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VARIETY: 100% Vermentino
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TERROIR: Granite-rich, coarse sandy soils with limited water retention and rich minerality. The vineyards enjoy strong ventilation and Mediterranean sun, contributing both intensity and freshness to the fruit.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes are softly pressed and fermented at controlled low temperatures in stainless steel tanks using the free-run juice to preserve aromatic precision and texture.
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AGING: Aged for 4–6 months in stainless steel before bottling to maintain freshness and clarity.
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TASTING NOTES: Bright straw-yellow with golden highlights; the nose unfolds with notes of white grape, exotic fruits, and green pepper. The palate is dry and full-bodied with warm richness, balanced acidity, delicate elegance, and a subtle, pleasantly bitter finish. Minerality and texture add harmony and structure.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with seafood risotto, grilled or baked fish with sauce, creamy seafood pasta, or mild Sardinian pecorino cheese.
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ALCOHOL: Approximately 13.5%
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SCORES: 93 points – “5 Star Wines” guide at Vinitaly (2023 vintage)