Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino di Sardegna is made from 100% vermentino grapes from the island of Sardinia. It has a pleasing yellow color with a nice bouquet of floral notes and apples. There is a balanced acidity and an elegance to this wine that makes it very pleasing to drink. The finish is long but not dominating. It's refreshing and uplifting. On first taste I found a slight bitter tang to it. As the wine opened up the acidity and apple flavors balanced out and showed very well. I don't think you can go wrong with this 2008, it is a wine of character. You can serve it with seafood, salads, even grilled vegetables. Because it is nicely balanced with gentle acidity, I would try it with white meat, as well.
La Cala is produced at the Sella & Mosca winery in the northwest side of the island of Sardinia near the port of Alghero. It is one of the largest wine estates in Europe. The winery is run by Mario Consorte and is considered "A model of contemporary viniculure" by Hugh Johnson.
La Cala is not expensive and certainly worth the price of around $14.00.
I'm looking forward to having this wine during a long, hot summer afternoon.
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