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Costamolino is Argiolas’s Vermentino di Sardegna, from the family estate in Serdiana, in the Trexenta hills north of Cagliari. Its name comes from the area, and the 2025 is made entirely from Vermentino. The importer records fermentation and maturation in stainless steel, with a small portion undergoing malolactic fermentation. Argiolas describes gentle pressing and a brief period on the fine lees as part of Costamolino’s production. This is a still white wine from Sardinia, presented here in a standard 750ml bottle.

The 2025 Piero Mancini Vermentino di Gallura is a classic, deeply coastal expression from Sardinia’s only DOCG. Grown in the signature, poor eluvial granite soils around Olbia in the northeast corner of the island, this unoaked white captures the variety's textbook balance of varietal fruit and intense maritime influence. It pours a brilliant pale straw yellow with greenish highlights. The nose is highly expressive and mineral-driven, offering up a clean mix of white peach, green apple, and fresh citrus zest, layered over complex undertones of wild Mediterranean herbs (macchia), white flowers, and a hint of smoky stone dust.

Liànti is Capichera’s red Isola dei Nuraghi from Sardinia. The name refers to the east, where the sun rises, and to the direction the vineyards face. This is the estate’s 2017 bottling in the standard 750ml format. Capichera describes Liànti as a blend that includes Carignano, selected from its younger vineyards. The producer’s cuvée profile specifies fermentation in stainless steel and maturation in steel and concrete. The first vintage of Liànti was 2009.

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2012 Agricola Punica "Barrua" Isola dei Nuraghi (94JS, 92VN, 91RP, 90WE, 90WS). James Suckling: "I thought the 2011 was the best ever from this stylish wine producer in Sardinia. But the 2012 is clearly better showing vivid aromas of currants, dried cherry, rosemary, citrus and dried chili. Full body, dense but not heavy center palate, and a long savory, mushroom, mahogany and berry aftertaste. A blend of local varieties with a hint of international ones. " (10/2012)

The Piero Mancini Cannonau di Sardegna is a vibrant and expressive representation of Cannonau, showcasing the unique character of Sardinia’s flagship grape. The nose is aromatic and inviting, offering a bouquet of ripe red berries, including cherry and raspberry, along with hints of black pepper, dried herbs, and a touch of Mediterranean spices. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with smooth tannins and balanced acidity. Flavors of juicy dark fruit, such as blackberry and plum, are complemented by notes of roasted coffee, leather, and a subtle earthy undertone. The finish is long and flavorful, with lingering notes of fruit and a hint of minerality. This Cannonau offers a beautiful balance of fruit and spice, making it an excellent choice for a range of culinary pairings.

Argiolas’ 2023 “Perdera” Monica di Sardegna is a soft, fruit-forward red that highlights the gentle side of Sardinian winemaking. The nose offers red plum, cherry, and a touch of Mediterranean herb. On the palate, it’s smooth and medium-bodied, with bright acidity and supple tannins, finishing with a hint of spice. An easy-drinking, characterful island red.

Cannonau is Sardinia’s name for Grenache, a variety deeply associated with the island’s viticultural identity. Argiolas, founded by Antonio Argiolas in 1938 and based in Serdiana in southern Sardinia, remains a family-run estate. The 2023 Costera carries the island-wide Cannonau di Sardegna appellation.

Silvio Carta’s “Mazzini” Bianco is a stunningly aromatic and expressive vermouth that captures the essence of its native Sardinia. Crafted from a base of Vermentino wine, it is infused with a host of local botanicals, including wild helichrysum, myrtle leaves, and sage. The nose is bright and complex, with notes of white melon, peach, and bergamot, layered with hints of Mediterranean herbs and a distinct, stony minerality. On the palate, it strikes a beautiful balance between a delicate, fruity sweetness and a sophisticated, herbal bitterness. Perfect for a vibrant White Negroni, a refreshing spritz, or simply served over ice with a lemon twist.

From the sun-drenched, mineral-rich soils of Sardinia, the 2023 Cantina Gungi Cannonau is a vibrant and highly expressive red. The nose is bright and inviting, with notes of wild strawberry, raspberry, and dried rose petal, layered with hints of licorice, wild herbs, and a distinct dusty minerality. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and juicy, with a core of pure red fruit framed by fine, supple tannins and a bright, persistent acidity. The finish is long, clean, and intensely savory, echoing with the characteristic Mediterranean scrub and mineral tension. A superb, authentic island red.