Thurcalesu Cannonau di Sardegna DOC - 2021

Nestled in Dorgali, Sardinia, Cantina Berritta is a family-run winery led by Antonio, who carries on a generations-old winemaking tradition. In addition to their vineyards, the family cultivates olive trees across three hectares, embracing the Sardinian way of life.
Located in the Oddoene Valley, near the coast, the winery benefits from a unique microclimate and soils rich in granite and limestone, ideal for producing high-quality grapes. Many vineyards lie within the "Classico" area of the Cannonau di Sardegna appellation.
While Cannonau is the heart of their production, Cantina Berritta also cultivates Vermentino and the rare Panzale grape, an indigenous variety once used as a table grape, now revived into distinctive white wines. Committed to organic practices, they honor their terroir through diverse vinification methods, using steel and large wooden barrels to highlight Cannonau’s rich aromatic profile.

Sardinia’s terroir is shaped by its island geography, with rugged mountainous landscapes, vast coastal plains, and a climate that is primarily Mediterranean, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters. The island's diverse terroir includes granite, limestone, clay, and sandy soils, offering excellent drainage and contributing to the wines' minerality and complexity. Sardinia’s proximity to the sea provides cooling breezes, particularly in coastal areas, which help regulate temperatures and preserve acidity in the grapes. The island’s high-altitude vineyards in the interior regions benefit from significant diurnal temperature variations, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and develop concentrated flavors while maintaining freshness.

Sardinia is home to several unique native grape varieties, such as Cannonau, which flourishes in the island's dry conditions, producing wines with deep color, rich fruit flavors, and balanced tannins. Other important varieties include Vermentino, known for its aromatic freshness, and Nuragus, a white grape that produces crisp, mineral-driven wines. Sardinia’s terroir results in wines that reflect the island’s raw beauty and isolation, offering intensity, elegance, and a distinctive character that speaks to its volcanic, coastal, and mountainous landscapes.