Trexenta, Sardinia
Golden-hued, with aromas of toasted hazelnuts, figs and a hint of orange rind and country butter. Richly dry, and slightly creamy, suggestive of the warm inland climate of the region but still with good acidity on the bitter almond finish.
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.