COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Vermentino
PRODUCER
Cantina Mesa
REGION
Sardegna
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cantina Mesa was founded in 2004 by Gavino Sanna, a famous Italian advertising executive who wished to create a winery that expressed the soul of Sardinia. Located in the Sulcis region in the southwest of the island, the winery's striking minimalist white building stands out against the dark green hills. 'Giunco' translates to 'reed', referencing the reeds that sway in the Mediterranean breeze along the Sardinian coast. The winery is deeply committed to showcasing indigenous Sardinian varieties, particularly Vermentino and Carignano, using modern gravity-fed winemaking techniques to preserve the pristine quality of the fruit.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery's unique bottle design is inspired by the traditional dark-clothed silhouettes of Sardinian women.
Fact 02
The name 'Giunco' refers to the flexible reeds that grow along the wind-swept Sardinian coastline.
Fact 03
Cantina Mesa's gravity-fed cellar is designed to handle grapes as gently as possible without the use of pumps.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vermentino grapes for Giunco are harvested by hand in the cool early morning hours to preserve freshness. Upon arrival at the gravity-flow winery, the grapes undergo a brief cold maceration on the skins before gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 15-18°C. The wine is then aged on its fine lees in stainless steel for at least 4 months with regular battonage (lees stirring) to build texture, complexity, and mouthfeel, followed by a short period of bottle refinement before release.
