2023 Antonio Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna, Sardinia

Antonio Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna is a vibrant, sun-kissed white wine from Sardinia that captures the island’s wild Mediterranean character with freshness, texture and a subtle seaside breeze in every glass. Made entirely from Vermentino, one of Sardinia’s signature white grapes, this wine is grown in the gentle hills of the Serdiana region in southern Sardinia, where sandy, chalky soils and cooling coastal winds help preserve crisp acidity and aromatic lift.

Argiolas is one of Sardinia’s most respected producers — a family-run estate now in its third generation, known for championing local varieties with a balance of tradition and precision. Costamolino is their go-to Vermentino for early drinking and food pairing. The wine is fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures to preserve fruit clarity and minerality, with short lees aging to round out the palate.

In the glass, it shows pale straw with green highlights and a nose of white peach, lemon peel, crushed herbs and hints of saline minerality. On the palate, it’s crisp and dry with a soft texture, layered with citrus, pear, green apple and a hint of almond skin. There’s a herbal edge — think sage or wild fennel — and a long, slightly salty finish that makes it unmistakably coastal.

Food pairing: Perfect with grilled prawns, linguine with clams, sardines with lemon and parsley, or a fresh tomato and basil salad. It’s also excellent with goat cheese, grilled vegetables, or a simple seafood risotto.

Cellar potential: Best enjoyed young and vibrant within 2–3 years of vintage for its freshness and aromatic clarity.