Piero Mancini Vermentino di Gallura

Pairs with: Grilled sea bass, garlic butter prawns with linguine, a fresh Greek salad, or fritto misto (fried seafood)

Good for: Sitting poolside on a scorching day, or acting as the ultimate, sophisticated pairing for your next seafood feast

Grape: 100% Vermentino

I am from: Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Sardinia, Italy

The Story: Founded in 1989 by visionary Piero Mancini, this family-run estate is a benchmark producer in Gallura—the rugged, sun-drenched peninsula on the northeastern corner of Sardinia. Gallura is legendary because it holds the island's only prestigious DOCG classification, thanks to its unique, ancient soils dominated by pure weathered granite. Constant cooling maritime breezes blow off the Mediterranean, locking in vibrant freshness while the granite terrains infuse the grapes with an unforgettable mountain-meets-ocean character.

Why You'll Love Me: It balances refreshing fruitiness with an incredibly seductive, savory edge. Fermented entirely in stainless steel with zero oak intervention, it bursts from the glass with lively aromas of fresh white peach, tangerine, wild chamomile, and crushed stone dust. On the palate, it delivers a beautiful, silky medium body that is instantly cut by a laser-beam core of tart citrus. It gracefully sweeps into a long, complex finish defined by a mouthwatering saline minerality, a touch of wild Mediterranean herbs, and a signature hint of green olive.