Poderi Jerzu 'Telavè' Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2023 Italy

Tasting Notes: Pale lemon in colour. The nose is perfumed and lifted, with aromas of fresh citrus fruit and hints of fennel. On the palate, the wine is balanced and well-structured, with a refreshing acidity that carries the aromas onto the crisp finish.

Vineyard: The grapes used to produce Telavè come from vineyards located on gentle slopes along the coastline of the Ogliastra region. The proximity to the sea moderates temperatures, creating an ideal environment for the vines and slowing the ripening of the grapes, ultimately resulting in higher levels of acidity and concentration of flavour at harvest. The vineyards are south-facing and lie 350 - 450 metres above sea level on varied soils, mostly of calcareous - schist origin, upon which Vermentino thrives. The vines are 20 years old on average and trained in the Guyot system.

From The Winery: Antichi Poderi Jerzu is a cooperative winery based in the village of Jerzu, within the historical Ogliastra region on Sardinia’s east coast. The cooperative was founded in 1950 by the village doctor, Josto Miglior, who convinced 45 grape growers to join forces to produce better wine. Today, Antichi Poderi Jerzu unites 430 growers from almost all the village families, led by head winemaker Biagio Boi and consultant winemaker Franco Bernabei.