Vega Vineyard & Farm Vermentino

About the Wine

Vermentino is widely planted in Sardinia along with other parts of Italy, including Piemonte where it is known as Favorita. This wine is closer in style to the Sardinian Vermentinos, with pronounced minerality due to its maritime influence. as well as its barrel fermentation. The unique location of Santa Barbara County, which is boardered by the Pacific Ocean on its south and west coasts, has a direct effect on the soils and weather in our area. For millenia, the entire area lay under the ocean until geological shifts lifted the seabed, leaving behind the sandy soils where our grapes grow today. Combied with the ocean breezes coming from the west, our growing area has the maritime influence, like in Sardinia, giving the wine a sea-salt brine-like quality. Our 2023 Vermentino comes fromt he Los Olivos District.

Pairing Notes

The brininess, aromatics and body of this wine make for a perfect pairing with seafood and shellfish. Try with ceviche and white flaky fish as well as grilled vegetables. It's also a perfect patio sipper. Meat: Chicken tacos, Fish Tacos, Halibut, planked Salmon, Crab Cakes, Grilled Octopus, Langoustines with garlic and herbs, Roasted Trout with Garlic and Rosemary, Fried Mussels, Fennel-spiced Pork Sausages, Proscuitto-wrapped melons, Clams and freshly made spaghetti, Roasted Quail over mashed parsnip Cheese: Ricotta, Buffalo Mozzarella, Goat Cheese, Pecorino, Feta Vegetable: Spinach and Artichoke Calzone, Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, Green beans, Arugula Salad, Spinach Quiche, Mashed Parsnips, Roasted Zucchini with garlic and herbs, Creamy Leek soup, Pea Shoots, Roasted Asparagus, Sunchokes, Fresh cut corn, Tabbouleh Salad, Falafel, Hummus, White Beans, Yellow Rice, Cauliflower Steaks, Pine nuts, Cashew, Almond, Tangerine