{"product_id":"pala-vermentino-stellato-2025","title":"Pala Vermentino Stellato 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003ePala Vermentino Stellato 2025 is a refined, dry white wine that captures the distinctive character of Sardinia in a particularly expressive style. Made from Vermentino grown on approximately 60-year-old vines, it combines aromatic intensity with Mediterranean freshness, mineral precision and a lingering, saline finish. The wine reflects Pala’s long-standing winemaking tradition, established in 1950.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright and inviting in the glass, Vermentino Stellato offers a persistent bouquet of floral aromas, Mediterranean scrub and fresh orchard fruit. Notes of apple, pear, citrus and sun-ripened summer fruit add both freshness and complexity, while an underlying mineral character reflects the stony soils of its Sardinian vineyards.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is generous and rounded, with a warm, full-bodied texture balanced by lively acidity. Fine lees ageing contributes a silky, subtly creamy mouthfeel, while saline nuances and flavours of yellow fruit carry through to a long, elegant finish. It is delicious in its youth, but its structure and concentration allow it to develop additional complexity over the next few years when carefully stored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vermentino grapes come from the Tanca S’Arai and Benatzu Coloru sites near Serdiana, in the Isola dei Nuraghi area. The vineyards lie on moderately elevated slopes with low-trained vines, rooted in sandy, clay-limestone soils rich in stones and rock fragments. After careful selection, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled 12°C. The wine then rests on its fine lees for around three months, building texture while preserving its aromatic clarity, freshness and mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe Vermentino Stellato lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. Its combination of freshness, body and saline length makes it an excellent match for seafood, shellfish, grilled or baked fish, and delicate pasta or risotto dishes. It also pairs well with lighter Mediterranean cuisine and simply prepared white fish. Decanting is not generally necessary, although allowing the wine a few minutes in a broad glass can reveal more of its floral and herbal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePala di Mario Pala \u0026amp; C. is a respected Sardinian winery whose roots date back to 1950. Based in a region where native varieties and distinctive island terroirs are central to the identity of the wines, the estate has helped establish Vermentino as one of Sardinia’s most compelling white-wine grapes. Vermentino Stellato has received notable recognition, including Gambero Rosso’s Tre Bicchieri award for eleven consecutive years, underlining its reputation as one of the island’s benchmark expressions of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pala di Mario Pala \u0026 C.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54687399313745,"sku":"XW-62382","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/pala-vermentino-stellato-2025","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}