Cape Cod In A Bottle
There’s something fulfilling about a bottle of wine that checks every box—refreshing, versatile, and unbelievably affordable. Aragosta Vermentino is that wine, year in and year out, and we offer it every year for that reason. With summer upon us, it’s time to stock the fridge, the beach bag, and the picnic cooler with something that’s ready to play nice with every sunny occasion. For just ten bucks, Aragosta delivers serious seaside charm without taking itself too seriously. Think Cape Cod in a bottle.
From Sardinia’s coastal vineyards, this classic white comes with a salty breeze in every sip. The color is a pale, sun-soaked yellow with glints of green; the nose is bright and floral, laced with ripe pear, sea air, and almond blossoms. On the palate, it’s pure refreshment—zippy, citrusy, and just the right amount of saline. Notes of Meyer lemon peel, apple skin, and crushed stones race across the finish with mouthwatering energy.
This isn’t a wine you need to think about—it’s a wine that disappears while you’re shucking oysters, flipping fish on the grill, or just unwinding after a day in the sun. Despite the easy-drinking appeal, Aragosta is more than just fun in a bottle. It’s made with intention by the long-standing Santa Maria La Palma cooperative in Sardinia, whose growers—many third generation—farm prime coastal terroir in the shadow of Alghero’s rolling hills.
This isn’t just one of the best white wine values in Italy; it’s one of the best anywhere. If you’ve never had a $10 bottle of wine that tastes like vacation, now’s your chance. Aragosta Vermentino is summer, and it belongs in your fridge all summer long.
From the importer: “Snappy acidity and a streak of salinity structure this aromatic white, which offers a pretty mix of peach skin, Meyer lemon peel and pink grapefruit sorbet flavors.”
