A spritz of lemon zest gives way to fresh mint and crushed green apples as the 2022 Vermentino di Gallura Branu blossoms in the glass. This opens with a pleasant inner sweetness contrasted by a burst of crushed lime and salty minerals, all creating a display of lovely contrasts. It finishes with a buzz of residual tension, leaving sour citrus and rosemary suggestions. The 2022 is built on energy yet packed full of crisp Vermentino fruit.

The nose starts savory and nutty, then turns floral and citrusy, but the nuttiness lingers. Nuts dominate the palate as well, along with a salty bite, but flowers return on the finish, which has a mouthcoating texture like essential oil.