The 2023 Dettori “18 Settembre” Vermentino from Tenute Dettori is not your average island white — it’s an unfiltered, natural, skin-contact wine that delivers intensity, honesty, and Sardinian flair. Picked on the 18th of September (hence the name), this wine is made without sulphur, enzymes, or temperature control — just grapes, skins, and time. Fermented on skins for a few days, aged in concrete, and bottled without fining or filtration, this Vermentino is raw and alive, buzzing with salt, earth, and sun.
Expect layers of mandarin peel, dried apricot, wild herbs, and crushed stones, followed by a tannic grip that gives it real gastronomic edge. The mouthfeel is both textural and fresh — an electric dance of citrus, tea tannins, and coastal minerality.
Tasting Notes:
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Aromas: Salted apricot, lemon rind, hay, almond skin, thyme
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Palate: Orange citrus, saline, fennel, green tea, sea spray
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Finish: Grippy, mineral-driven, long and savoury
Perfect Pairings:
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Grilled octopus with lemon and herbs
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Burrata with bottarga and olive oil
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Mee siam or Thai pomelo salad
Accolades:
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Natural wine favourite across European bistros
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“One of Sardinia’s most authentic voices” – Vinous
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Cult following among orange wine lovers
Vineyard & Terroir:
Grown on limestone-rich soils in the coastal hills of Badde Nigolosu, Sardinia, the vines are farmed biodynamically and reflect the intensity of the Mediterranean climate. Constant sea breezes and wild herbs shape the aromatics of the fruit. Grapes are hand-harvested, fermented in concrete with native yeasts, and bottled without filtration.
Why We Love It:
This is Vermentino like you’ve never tasted before. It’s funky, golden, and soulful, perfect for the adventurous palate. It pairs with everything from grilled seafood to philosophical dinner conversations.
