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Pala Crabilis Vermentino
2008
Vermentino
Crisp
Italy
Seafood
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Vermentino is Sardinia's most popular dry white wine, no doubt in great part because it's a natural match for the abundant seafood at the heart of this Italian island's cuisine. Like most Mediterranean islands, Sardinia's wine and culture have been influenced not just by Rome, but also by Spain, France and North Africa. Vermentino is a grape of Spanish origin believed to have been brought to Sardinia in the 15th century when Spain controlled the island, and it is particularly well-suited to Sardinia's sizzling hot summers.
Even when grown in warm climates, as in Sardinia, Vermentino retains lively acidity, which makes it a great match for fresh seafood of all kinds. The fruit flavors of Vermentino are somewhat subtle, which makes this a flexible pairing for a variety of spices.
Salvatore Pala established this family winery in 1950 and steadily built its reputation for fine Vermentino and Cannonau, the main local red wine. Today the winery is operated by his sons, Enrico and Mario, who have stayed dedicated to these local varieties while modernizing the winery's equipment and vinification techniques. "Crabilis," the local word for "goat shelter," is the name of the hill made up of sand and limestone where these Vermentino vines are planted.
This crisp but full-bodied white is fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks to preserve its fresh lime and orange zest, kumquat and green papaya aromas and Meyer lemon and yellow plum flavors. It finishes with a hint of minerality, reflecting the limestone soil where its grapes were grown.