1991 Attilio Contini Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva 375ml

Contini has been the benchmark for high-quality fortified Vernaccia in the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. This sherry-like fortified wine spends 20 years in barrel and is one of the most complex and age-worthy Vernaccia's being produced. Contini has been recognized around the globe for consistency in producing one of Italy's greatest fortified wines. Sherry, Maderia, and fortified wine lovers alike it's time to take your palate to new heights.

For 120 years, the Contini estate has been inspired by a single guiding principle, Vernaccia di Oristano. The long history of the Contini estate began in 1898, thanks to Salvatore Contini and his flair for business. At the time, the most widely produced wine was Vernaccia and Salvatore devoted his life and work to improving and promoting it. His efforts paid off: Salvatore was awarded the gold medal at the International Exhibition of Milan in 1912 for his Vernaccia di Oristano and in 1971 it was the first wine in Sardinia to be granted the official controlled designation of origin.

Over the years, Vernaccia has been joined by other fine wines: the age-old Nieddera variety, traditional Vermentino and Cannonau wines, successful experiments like Karmis, the Attilio range, and the organic wine Mamaioa. Today the company produces a complete selection of wines that are sold throughout Italy and abroad. It is continuously evolving, introducing new winemaking techniques and ideas.

Aging: Matured in traditional oak and chestnut wood caratelli barrels for at least 20 years. The barrels are not topped up to allow the characteristic layer of Flor yeast to form and give the wine the distinctive aromas and flavors of Vernaccia di Oristano.