Producer – Cantina Santa Maria La Palma
Founded in 1959 near Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Cantina Santa Maria La Palma is one of the island’s most respected wineries. Today, it represents hundreds of local winegrowers who cultivate vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The winery is renowned for producing authentic Sardinian wines that express the island’s unique terroir, combining limestone soils, cooling sea breezes and abundant sunshine. The Akènta range celebrates the beauty of Sardinia and its close connection with the sea.
Akènta Cuvée 71 Vermentino di Sardegna DOC – The Fresh Taste of Sardinia
The Akènta Cuvée 71 Vermentino di Sardegna DOC is a refined still white wine made from carefully selected Vermentino grapes. Grown on limestone soils with constant exposure to Mediterranean sea breezes, it delivers freshness, elegance and a distinctive saline character. As a result, it perfectly reflects the coastal vineyards of northern Sardinia.
Why Choose Akènta Cuvée 71 Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
The grapes are harvested at dawn to preserve their delicate aromas before being gently cooled and pressed. Furthermore, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 16°C in stainless steel tanks.
The wine then spends 8 months on its fine lees, gaining texture and complexity while maintaining freshness. Finally, it rests in bottle before release. Therefore, every bottle offers excellent balance together with remarkable purity of fruit.
Grape varieties: Vermentino 100%
Maturation: Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel for approximately 15 days, followed by 8 months on the fine lees in stainless steel and 1–2 months of bottle ageing before release.
Tasting Notes
- Colour: Brilliant pale straw yellow with green reflections
- Aroma: Delicate white flowers, yellow peach, melon, passion fruit and tropical fruit
- Palate: Fresh and full-bodied with vibrant acidity, elegant minerality and a pleasant saline note
- Finish: Long, balanced and refreshing with excellent persistence
Food Pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with:
- Fresh oysters
- Grilled prawns
- Lobster
- Seafood pasta
- Sushi and sashimi
- Grilled white fish
- Mediterranean salads
Therefore, it is an excellent aperitif and a perfect companion to seafood cuisine.
Awards
- 🥇 Gold Medal – Mundus Vini
- 🥇 Gold Medal – Berliner Wein Trophy
- 🥇 Gold Medal – Asian Wine Trophy
- 🥇 Gold Medal – International Vermentino Wine Competition
- 🥇 Gold Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
- 🥈 Silver Medal – International Wine Challenge
Style and Character
The Akènta Cuvée 71 Vermentino di Sardegna DOC captures the essence of Sardinia in every glass. Moreover, the combination of limestone soils, Mediterranean sea breezes and extended lees ageing gives the wine freshness, texture and remarkable elegance.
Whether served as an aperitif or paired with seafood, it delivers vibrant fruit, refreshing minerality and outstanding balance. Because of its quality, versatility and award-winning pedigree, the Akènta Cuvée 71 Vermentino di Sardegna DOC is an excellent choice for wine lovers looking to experience one of Sardinia’s finest expressions of Vermentino.
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