Trexenta, Sardinia
A good introduction to Vermentino from Sardinia. Light, fresh, with a touch of creaminess, and some bitter almonds and minerals. Slightly riper fruit than more traditional northern styles due to the vineyard's warmer inland location.
The Trexenta estate
This co-operative, in the Cagliari province, produces good wines from the indigenous Vermentino and Cannonau and Carignano grapes. Continuing experiments with different blends have resulted in some vintage variation over the years, but the wines are always clean, ripe and fruit-driven.