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Jankara: a granite Vermentino di Gallura
Following his return to Gallura, Renato Spanu began producing a saline and lively Vermentino full of personality.
After 25 years working in the United States in the wine distribution and restaurant sectors, Renato Spanu decided to definitively return to Sardinia where in 2006 he founded the wine estate Jankara in Gallura. The name is the combination of the names of the areas Jannaca and Karana where his grandfather had his vineyards.
The vineyards producing Vermentino are on Lake Liscia, between Sant’Antonio Luras and Calagianus in an area called Vena di San Leonardo. Here there are granite hills typical to Gallura with a particular microclimate that has sharp diurnal temperature variations. The white wine from here is sapid and lively, unmistakably Gallurese, without any concession to certain passing fads that involve leaving conspicuous amounts of sugar residue, something that unfortunately many wines from the same appellation do. The following is a vertical tasting of all the vintages produced so far.
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2018
95/100 - € 16
Made from Vermentino grapes and matured for seven months in stainless steel. A bright straw color and a multifaceted bouquet with a succession of notes of aromatic herbs, flint and iodine. The flavorful mouthfeel is lively and dry and everything plays on the sapidity and freshness while the finish is relaxed and very long.
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2017
94/100 - € 16
Made from Vermentino grapes and matured for seven months in stainless steel. A straw color and decidedly Mediterranean aromas with notes of ripe fruit and aromatic herbs. The bold mouthfeel is rich yet dynamic with a pronounced progression and a long and flavorful finish.
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2016
95/100 - € 16
Made from Vermentino grapes and matured for seven months in stainless steel. A straw color and very complex bouquet with notes of iodine, aromatic herbs and flint. The mouthfeel unites boldness with dynamism and a marine salinity. The mouthfeel is vibrant and nervous but with a bold integrity and strong personality. The finish is deep and very flavorful.
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2015
94/100 - € 16
Made from Vermentino grapes and matured for seven months in stainless steel. A straw color and an aromatic profile with notes of white fruit, spice and Mediterranean shrubs. The mouthfeel is fresh, juicy and decidedly salty with a pronounced and vibrant progression and a long and iodine finish
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2014
96/100 - € 16
Made from Vermentino grapes and matured for seven months in stainless steel. A straw color and a fascinating bouquet with nuances of flint, aromatic herbs and chalk. The fresh and elegant mouthfeel is vibrant and has a decidedly marine character with a deep finish that is very fine and has great tension.
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2013
95/100 - € 16
Made from Vermentino grapes and matured for seven months in stainless steel. A straw color with golden reflections and wrapping aromas of thyme, iodine and a delicate citrus sensation. The mouthfeel is bold yet harmonious, fresh and lively with a progression that has great dynamism and tension and a very persistent and marine finish.
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore 2012
93/100 - € 16
Made from Vermentino grapes and matured for seven months in stainless steel. A golden-straw color and bouquet with notes of flint, aromatic herbs and citron peel. The mouthfeel is very fine, flavorful and bracing with a salty, vibrant finish with a nice persistence.
