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Chimera Vermentino di Sardegna DOC wine — Tenute Soletta winery — Dionysus

Chimera Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

by Tenute Soletta · Sardinia, Italy

Type
White
Grapes
Vermentino
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Pale
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
8–10 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Tenute SolettaSardinia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Vermentino grows in north-east-facing vineyards at 400 metres above sea level, on sandy, chalky soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in mid-September and placed in small 18 kg crates. Before fermentation, they undergo four hours of cold maceration at 5 °C.

Ageing

The wine rests on its lees in steel tanks, followed by three months of maturation in bottle.

Tasting profile

Aromatic in character.

Label / history

The name “Chimera” refers to every winegrower’s elusive dream of growing high-quality grapes regardless of the weather.