Santadi Wines

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Only a few kilometres away from Porto Pino's glittering beaches and white sand dunes, in the Sulcis region of southwest Sardinia, is the Cantina di Santadi Winery.

It was founded in 1960, and after experiencing some early challenges, new management gave it a dramatic boost. This management was motivated by a strong desire that stoked enthusiasm and passion.

As a result, the Winery started an ambitious programme, implementing new tactics and setting distinct goals, streamlining its operations, and giving clear instructions to its associate grape growers.

Santadi believe that good wine is created in the vineyard and it is the winemakers responsibility to improve grape quality through skillful farming and then, in the winery, to maximise this natural gift.

About 75% of the overall crop is processed in the Santadi Winery, primarily from black grapes. For red wines, Carignano, Monica, Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot, and Bovaleddu are the most significant varietals; for white wines, Vermentino, Nuragus, Chardonnay, and Nasco are the most significant.

The cultivation practices used in vineyards are meticulously planned to maximise grape quality while maintaining low production per plant.

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Red 15

Santadi Terre Brune 2019 75cl £43.10

A Sardinia classic, fruit for Terre Brune is sourced from old, traditionally-trained bush vines grown in clay and sandy soils in the Sulcis region Yields are as little as 15kg per vine, but the flavours in the grapes are super concentrated This leads to a wine of terrific black fruit and spice intensity on both the nose and palate, with smooth, plump, plushy, velvety tannins All of this is enhanced by finely-judged use of oak barrels, that add extra dimensions of complexity Impressive drinking now and over the next 7-8 years

Red 13.5

Santadi Carignano del Sulcis, Grotta Rossa 2022 75cl £12.41

This fills the nostrils with violets and toffee, then seduces the mouth with blackcurrant and dried figs, followed by intriguing secondary flavours of tar and mushroom to keep your attention

White 13.5

Santadi Villa di Chiesa 2023 75cl £22.39

The deep straw yellow colour of the wine is matched by its richness on the palate Complex and full it mixes the aromatic qualities of Vermentino with the spiciness of the new oak Balanced by good acidity the wine is excellent

White 12.5

Santadi Pedraia Nuragus 2023 75cl £14.17

Brilliant straw yellow tending to golden in the glass On the nose it has an intense scent of yellow fruit together with buttery notes Round and delicate, it is beautifully textured in the mouth

Red 14.5

Santadi Carignano del Sulcis Riserva, Rocca Rubia 2021 75cl £20.11

Rich, ripe nose, almost perfumed wine with a delicious creamy character on the palate and bags of soft ripe blackcurrant fruit The acidity is all there, balanced against soft, full tannins and there is great structure and mouthfeel Succulent, round and complex

White 13

Santadi Vermentino di Sardegna, Villa Solais 2023 75cl £11.51

Sardinia's best known white, this golden coloured, dry wine is herbal and aromatic, displaying light almond flavours and a fresh well balanced finish

Red 14.5

Santadi Cannonau di Sardegna Noras 2021 75cl £17.46

"Fleshy and rich with soft plumy fruit "

Red 14

Santadi Carignano del Sulcis, Grotta Rossa 2021 75cl £12.41

This fills the nostrils with violets and toffee, then seduces the mouth with blackcurrant and dried figs, followed by intriguing secondary flavours of tar and mushroom to keep your attention