Mancini Vermentino di Gallura 2024

Importer notes: "Piero Mancini is a benchmark producer of Vermentino di Gallura. Located in the northwestern corner of Sardegna, Piero planted his first grapes in the 1960’s and founded the estate in 1989. Piero’s children Alessandro, Antonio and Laura Mancini operate the winery today. Mancini’s Vermentino is a fresh, forward expression. Pale yellow color, it shows aromas and flavors of peach, tangerine and herbs. Medium-weight in the mouth, with bright acidity. Very clean, good length, finishes with a touch of tangerine. A perfect wine to drink as an aperitif, but would be an absolute delight with seafood (prawns with pasta?)."

Not yet reviewed; 2023 vintage rated 92+ points by Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2023 Vermentino di Gallura entices with a savory blend of crushed stones and white smoke, giving way to wildflowers and lemon-laced green apples. This is mineral and saline in character, displaying lovely weight and energy. The 2023 leaves the palate reeling with tension as hints of young kiwi and a sour citrus resonance fade. Even though it's lovely today, the 2023 should be even better with another year or two in the cellar. Drink: 2025-2028."