Antichi Poderi Jerzu Lucean Le Stelle Vermentino di Sardegna 2025
Antichi Poderi Jerzu Lucean Le Stelle Vermentino di Sardegna
Region: Sardinia, Italy
Vintage: 2025
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Vermentino
ABV: 13%
This wine is straw yellow in colour. The nose has distinct aromas of citrus fruit and pear followed by hints of sage. The palate is balanced and well-structured with a refreshing acidity which carries the aromas to a pleasantly crisp finish.
The grapes for this wine come from vineyards in the Jerzu area located on gentle slopes which reach from the sea to the Gennargentu mountains with views of coastline famous for it's white sands and clear water. The vineyard is south facing and 350-450 metres above sea level. The soil is varied and calcerous. The vines are an average of 20 years old and trained on the single Guyot system.
Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were destemmed and gently pressed. Nitrogen was used during pressing and clarification of the must to avoid oxidation and maintain the fresh aromas of Vermentino. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks at 12-14°C for 15-20 days. The wine was kept in stainless-steel tanks and was aged on its fine lees until the beginning of winter before bottling.
Antichi Poderi Jerzu is a cooperative winery based in the village of Jerzu, within the historical Ogliastra region on Sardinia’s east coast. The cooperative was founded in 1950 by the village doctor, Josto Miglior, who convinced 45 grape growers to join forces to produce better wine. Today, Antichi Poderi Jerzu unites 430 growers from almost all the village families, led by head winemaker Biagio Boi.