TN: `10 Argiolas Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolino.
Good natural cork, $21 Cdn, 13.5% alc, I initially served quite chilled but some interesting changes in profile as wine warmed up. I have to wonder if Vermentino is the next white to grab the attention of wine-lovers? SB it ain`t, not even close to the Rousanne/Marsanne crew, no buttery Chard oak here mates. I can see traits of Viognier here however.
Color. Medium straw, no green.
Nose. Lemon, spice, mandarin orange. “Torrontes lookalike” from across the table?
Palate. Initial entry thought is off-dry, hint of RS, very good acidity here, real zippy aftertaste with spice tones as it warms. Not oily, apricot and orange zest apparent. It is attractive when quite chilled but shows a better/more diverse finish when warmed up. Both temps will attract however. It held up really well over 24 hrs, must get some more of this but think will consumme when it is not minus 35 outside!