The 2010 Vermentino di Sardegna Albithia shows wonderful depth as it wraps around the palate with vibrant, white peaches, flowers and mint. Subtle layers of earthiness add complexity on the finish. Above all else, though, it is the wine’s textural finesse that impresses most. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2015. Feudi della Medusa stands out for rich, textured wines that at their best are among the most interesting wines readers will come across in Sardinia. Importer: The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 603-1461

Light-bodied, with soft melon, lemon zest and chalk notes. Drink now. 600 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Italy / South / Vermentino di Sardegna Select to Add

The 2009 Vermentino di Sardegna Albithia comes across as impeccably sleek and polished. Expressive, juicy peaches, flowers and mint come to life in this beautifully textured, harmonious Vermentino. A long, polished finish with a lovely center of minerality makes it impossible to resist a second taste. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. Importer: The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 603-1461

The 2008 Vermentino di Sardegna Albithia is a stunner, especially for the money. This vivid, chiseled Vermentino offers up scents of tangerine, flowers, mint and minerals. The Albithia is an intense wine and one of the more serious Vermentinos readers are likely to come across. Despite the richness, everything is in perfect balance here, including an eternal, sublime finish. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. Feudi della Medusa stands apart from most properties in Sardinia for the distinctive, powerful style of the wines. These are seriously rich, concentrated offerings that will offer their best drinking at the dinner table. Importer: The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 603-1461

The 2006 Vermentino di Sardegna Albithia offers a highly unusual expression of Vermentino that at times seems to have more in common with Sauvignon. Crushed rocks, lime peel, mint, flowers and apricots are all woven together in a rich, lush fabric. The wine possesses lovely weight and density, which is remarkable considering it was aged in steel. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012. Proprietors Heide and Francesco Siclari make intense, powerful wines from their 50 hectares of vineyards. Importer: The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 603-1461