Karmis - Contini

A beautifully expressive white wine made from Vernaccia and Vermentino, grown in Sardinia’s Tirso River Valley and Sinis Peninsula, where Mediterranean conditions and mineral-rich soils shape its fresh, complex character.

Grape Variety
Vernaccia, Vermentino

Production Area
Tirso River Valley, Sinis Peninsula

Altitude
Up to 200 metres above sea level

Climate
Typically Mediterranean, with mild winters, low rainfall and very warm, breezy summers.

Soil
Alluvial, partly sandy and slightly clay-rich soils

Vine Training
Espalier and bush-trained vines

Yield
70 to 80 quintals per hectare

Harvest
Harvested in the first half of September

Winemaking
The grapes are vinified off the skins, with gentle pressing followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and purity.

Ageing
Aged in stainless steel with periodic bâtonnage, then further refined in bottle. When stored correctly, the wine can continue to develop beautifully for several years.

Appearance
Straw yellow in colour with golden reflections at the rim.

Aroma
Intense and persistent, with notes of honey and yellow flowers, leading into a layered tropical finish.

Palate
Inviting and expressive, with elegant mineral notes and a long, savoury finish.

Food Pairing
Excellent as an aperitif, and pairs beautifully with pasta dishes and raw seafood.

Serving Temperature
Best served at 7–9°C.