Smeralda is a Sardinian still white wine Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, made from 95% Vermentino grapes and other indigenous local grapes for the remaining 5%, produced by Tenute Smeralda winery in Donori, Sardinia.

Vermentino grapes come from vineyards 10 years old, cultivated on sandy-clay soils, facing north/south at an altitude of 110 meters above sea level, with a density of 5000 plants per hectare and a yield between 80-90 quintals per hectare.

Grapes are harvested late, once they reach perfect ripeness, during the early morning hours usually in late September, early October.

Once they reach the winery, after careful selection of the clusters, soft pressing is carried out using only free-run must and subsequent cooling to a temperature of 10-12 °C with natural decantation. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 14-15 °C for thirty days. Aging takes place in steel with betonage.

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC “Smeralda” presents a straw yellow color to the eye. The nose gives an intense primary aroma, delicate and with an excellent bouquet.

In the mouth Smeralda Vermentino results, pleasant, fresh, savory and elegant.

At the table it goes perfectly with all savory seafood recipes as well as pleasant paired with fresh cheeses.

It is recommended to serve at a temperature of 9-10 °C.