Happy Wine Wednesday! I'm back. I chose to give up wine
as my Lenten sacrifice and decided
during that time I would refrain from writing about it as well.
If I had to choose (thankfully I don't), I tend to prefer
white wine, crisp and dry and also enjoy exploring alternative whites. One I
particularly like is Vermentino. If you like Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño, I
would encourage you to try Vermentino.
Half of all Vermentino comes from the Italian island of
Sardinia as does this weeks featured wine, the 2014 Cantine Di Dolianova Dolia
Vermentino Di Sardegna.
There are generally two styles of Vermentino; one more
silky and creamy and the other more crisp and floral. This weeks feature is more like the first and probably
the style I prefer, especially with food as pairing options are a little
broader.
On the nose, notes of pear and honey, herbs and limestone. On the
palate, citrus with a subtle salinity perhaps from the sea air,
a touch of pepper on the finish and that slightly silky mouthfeel - the result of malolactic fermentation.
Vermentino is my go-to pairing choice with Mexican food,
especially seafood or chicken based dishes. Try with Grilled Squid Tacos or
Tempura Fish Tacos. Click the links below to print or save the recipe pairing
suggestions.
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