The 2009 Isola del Sole Bianco (Vermentino, Nuragus) is a new bottling from Argiolas made from the estate’s youngest vineyards. This soft, round white delivers lovely varietal character and an excellent sense of balance. At $10 retail, it is a fabulous value. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2011.
Argiolas is a great starting point for readers who want to discover the breadth of Sardinian wine. From top to bottom this is an impressive line-up that showcases the unique voices of the island’s indigenous grapes. Even better, most of the wines remain exceptional values.
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