Description
The Jankara estate was founded in 2006 when Renato and Angela Spanu first purchased 21 acres of untouched hillside land in the prestigious vein of San Leonardo within the highlands of Gallura. In 2008, The Spanus planted 11 of the original 21 acres with the Vermentino grape. In 2013, Renato and Angela Spanu were joined by their long time friends and world class Chef and Restauranteurs Angelo and Denise Elia- the owners of the famous “Casa D’Angelo Restaurants” in South Florida, in a new partnership that will help propel Jankara to new levels. The Estate is located between the towns of Luras and Sant’Antonio di Gallura near Lake Liscia, at about 300 meters above sea level and about 25 minutes from the prestigious Costa Smeralda beaches. A deep passion for Sardinia and particularly Gallura, the homeland of Renato, brought them to pursue this fantastic dream of realizing a world class wine and promoting the beauty and richness of the Gallura granite mountains and soils to the world. After much sacrifice and very hard work, the couple along with the help of their new partners Angelo and Denise have come to create Jankara; a true expression of their love of wine and the amazing ancient land called Gallura!
Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG 2014
Winemaker’s Notes
Our Single Vineyard Vermentino di Gallura Superiore “Jankara” is produced entirely by the finest selection of 100% Vermentino grapes grown on our Jankara Estate. This wine represents fully the terroir and passion from which it is born, showcasing a beautiful range of flavors and aromas that are typical to the highlands of Gallura. Here you will find great balance between alcohol, acidity and fruit, as well as aromas of white flowers almonds and a bit of tropical notes that are persistent and captivating to your senses. The Grapes are harvested by hand towards the end of September and the yields are 6 tons per hectare and below. After harvest the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in Stainless steel vats while constantly monitoring and controlling the temperatures of fermentation to further more benefit the formation of intense aromas and complexity in the wine. After 6 months of tank ageing, the wine is then bottled and maintained an additional 2 months before it’s release.
Wine Enthusiast Tasting Note
Aromas of tropical fruit, yellow peach and white almond mark the nose of this rich, structured white. The round, juicy palate delivers pineapple, tangy citrus, green apple and mineral. It’s nicely balanced, with moderate acidity and good length. Score – 90. (Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, 2015)
Empson Tasting Note
Gianni Menotti – Great balance between acidity, alcohol and fruit, as well as aromas of white flowers, almonds and a hint of tropical notes to arouse your senses. 100% Vermentino
“90 pts – WE 2015
GUIDA VINIBUONI D’ITALIA – CORONA
