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Nieddera Rosato Valle del Tirso IGT 2023
Fresh and refreshing rosé made predominantly from Nieddera (Sardinian for small black berry). Bright, cherry-coloured light red, full fruity aroma, continuous and very appealing on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Nieddera, 10% Other
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 25,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,82 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,29 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
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contains sulphites
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“Tonaghe” Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2022
The Tonaghe, made from grapes from vineyards in Ogliastra, Oliena and the Sinis peninsula, has a medium ruby colour. Intense roasted and plum notes on the nose, roasted flavours on the palate, blackberry fruit, full, juicy and warm. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Cannonau, 10% Other
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel/oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,60 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,18 g/l
- Sulfite: 78 mg/l
- pH value: 3,54
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contains sulphites
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“Sartiglia” Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2022
Attractive bouquet of black pepper with notes of dried cherries and strawberries. Medium-bodied and floral on the palate, Sartiglia Cannonau offers a taut texture wrapped in a fine layer of bright acidity. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Cannonau, 10% Other
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,70 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,98 g/l
- Sulfite: 74 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
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contains sulphites
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“Elibaria” Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2023
Elibaria is characterised by its aromatic purity and clear territorial character. The granite soils give the Vermentino di Gallura that certain something. Compact, yet elegant, with a variety of tropical fruit flavours and fine minerality. An exceptional white wine! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vermentino
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,56 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,87 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
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contains sulphites
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“Maluentu” Nieddera Rosso della Valle del Tirso IGT 2022
Maluentu is the successor of the extremely popular Nieddera Rosso. High-class red with fine blackberry and sour cherry scents, the taste is soft-spicy and long. Maluentu is a very typical balsamic Sardinian with a nice drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE
"Youthful and dark-fruited red with aromas of blueberries, cracked pepper, violets and ink. It’s medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a supple, soft finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Nieddera, 10% Other
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: each 50% stainless steel/cl. wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,70 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
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contains sulphites
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“Mamaioa” Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2023 (BIO)
Text will follow shortly. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vermentino
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 21,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,69 g/l
- Sulfite: 71 mg/l
- pH value: 3,34
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑015
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Karmis” Bianco Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2023
Karmis, an animating white wine based on Vernaccia, comes from the lower Tirso Valley in the area between Cabras and Baratili - where the climate is typically Mediterranean with mild winters, little rain and very hot, breezy summers. And so its colour is brilliant and deep yellow, the bouquet delicate but persistent with hints of fresh fruit. Soft, full and with good flavour correspondence on the palate. An excellent aperitif and accompaniment to light dishes. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 80% Vernaccia, 20% Vermentino
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,69 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,46 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,35 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,47
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Mamaioa” Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2021 (BIO)
The name Mamaioa (ladybird) stands for happiness and, in this case, unspoilt nature. The vines from which the grapes for this cheerful and very flavoursome red come are cultivated according to strict organic principles on loamy limestone soils. Ruby red in colour with violet reflections. Fruity, fresh bouquet of red fruits and meadow herbs. Soft, juicy and precise on the palate. Its fine liquorice note and well-balanced tannins make it an ideal accompaniment to white meat and poultry dishes. SUPERIORE.DE
Unfiltered and without added sulphites!
read more- Grape Varieties: 40% Nieddera, 40% Cannonau, 20% Merlot
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 26,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,33 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 35 mg/l
- pH value: 3,39
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑015
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contains sulphites
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“I Giganti” Rosato Tharros IGT 2023
The "I Giganti" line, with its three wines, represents Contini's top collection. In white, rosé and red, they pay homage to the large statues that were discovered in the 1970s in the archaeological site of Mont'e Prama, just 2 km from the Cabras pond. They were farmers working the fields with their ploughs, bringing to light the precious treasures of the past. These sandstone figures were called "giants" because of their considerable size. They represent brave warriors, symbols of strength and courage.
I Giganti Rosa is an exciting cuvée of Nieddera and Cannonau. Delicate, elegant pink with peach-coloured reflections. Delicate and fruity on the nose, reminiscent of fresh roses with notes of citrus and raspberries. Taut and firm on the palate, very decisive with fresh, salty citrus notes and respectable persistence. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: Nieddera and Cannonau
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 25,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,78 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,89 g/l
- Sulfite: 84 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
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contains sulphites
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“Inu” Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC 2018
Multi-layered bouquet of dark fruits, liquorice, mint, minerals and sweet spices. Exquisite and irresistible the taste of this balsamic Cannonau. Inu is a sublime, elegant, very refined wine. SUPERIORE.DE
"Plum stones, white pepper, walnuts and grilled herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied, lightly spicy and tight, with fine tannins. Drink or hold." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Cannonau
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,89 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Flor” Vernaccia di Oristano DOC 2020 secco
This masterful Vernaccia matures for 4 years in small Caratello barrels, whose natural shrinkage is never topped up so that the yeast flora, which is very characteristic of this Vernaccia, forms on the surface and not only produces the characteristic flavours, but also gives it its name.
Bright ochre yellow with golden reflections. Rich, multi-layered bouquet of apricot and orange zest, rounded off with a delicate almond flavour and warm honey notes. A wonderful texture and freshness on the palate, the primary yellow-fruity flavours are present, complemented by a fine salty vein with a mineral note on the finish. An absolute delight chilled as an aperitif or at approx. 16°C with dessert! SUPERIORE.DE
"Expressive, flor, nutty, almonds, nuts, candied apples, elegant and refined with layers of figs, raisins; long finish and pleasant grip." Decanter
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernaccia
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 48 months caratello barrel (approx. 200l)
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 12‑14 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 35,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,20 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,18 g/l
- Sulfite: 102 mg/l
- pH value: 90
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“I Giganti” Bianco Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2022
The "I Giganti" line, with its three wines, represents Contini's top collection. In white, rosé and red, they pay homage to the large statues that were discovered in the 1970s in the archaeological site of Mont'e Prama, just 2 km from the Cabras pond. They were farmers working the fields with their ploughs, bringing to light the precious treasures of the past. These sandstone figures were called "giants" because of their considerable size. They represent brave warriors, symbols of strength and courage.
I Giganti Bianco, an exciting cuvée of Vermentino and Vernaccia, is a straw-coloured wine with beautiful golden notes. It is characterised by excellent intensity and finesse, followed by present notes of white spices, some chamomile and Mediterranean scrub. It has a great structure and is also highly appreciated for its freshness and longevity. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: Vernaccia and Vermentino
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 7 months tonneau on the fine lees
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 22,98 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 83 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“I Giganti” Rosso Tharros IGT 2020
The "I Giganti" line, with its three wines, represents Contini's top collection. In white, rosé and red, they pay homage to the large statues that were discovered in the 1970s in the archaeological site of Mont'e Prama, just 2 km from the Cabras pond. They were farmers working the fields with their ploughs, bringing to light the precious treasures of the past. These sandstone figures were called "giants" because of their considerable size. They represent brave warriors, symbols of strength and courage.
Spicy and distinctive Tharros Rosso from Nieddera vineyards. Clear ruby red in the glass with a fine lustre. Complex and fine nose with Maraska cherry, liquorice and blackcurrant jelly. Very direct on the palate with well-dosed power, accompanied by fine tannins that lead into an impressive finish. Refined and remarkably independent, very well made. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nieddera
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months in barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,69 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,81 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
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contains sulphites
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“Barrile” Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2019
The cherry-fruity Nieddera interpretation by Paolo Contini shows itself in a strong ruby red and with the typical aroma of ripe plum and black cherry. Barrile is a splendid wine in Riserva quality and of great richness, soft and warm, yet fresh, structured with a sweet wood spice and an impressive final. SUPERIORE.DE
"A rich and dense red with aromas of walnuts, olives, coffee and mushrooms. Full-bodied, toasty and flavorful, with firm yet integrated tannins. Meaty and intense." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Nieddera, 10% Caddiu, 5% Other
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,30 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,82 g/l
- Sulfite: 103 mg/l
- pH value: 3,58
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contains sulphites
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“Antico Gregori” Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva DOC 1976 dolce · in gift box
Vernaccia di Oristano Antico Gregori Riserva was not only named dessert wine of the year in Gambero Rosso 2021, but was also given a vintage for the first time in this edition. Since this year it was possible to fill a little more than in other years, this year they did without the normally undertaken assemblage of the best vintages of the last century. Nevertheless, or precisely because of this, it became a breathtaking wine that leaves nothing to be desired in terms of intensity, ripeness and depth! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernaccia
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: decades in small noble wood barrels
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 19,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 14‑16 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 32,50 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 51,00 mg/l
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Antico Gregori” Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva DOC 1979 dolce · in gift box
Vernaccia di Oristano Antico Gregori Riserva was not only named dessert wine of the year in Gambero Rosso 2021 (1976 vintage), but was also bottled in this 1979 vintage edition. As it was possible to bottle a little more this year than in other years, the usual assemblage of the best vintages of the last century was dispensed with this year. Nonetheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, it is, as always, a breathtaking wine that leaves nothing to be desired in terms of intensity, maturity and depth! SUPERIORE.DE
"Lots of nutty undertones with dried fruit, chocolate and aged orange peel aromas and flavors. Hints of dried mushrooms and a touch of volatility, just enough to enhance its character and add some brightness and tension to the dry and refined palate. Characterful and long. Impressive condition." James Suckling
"A unique Vernaccia di Oristano from a winery that has written its own history. A refined, everlasting method that starts from a base vintage and includes lots that are a hundred years old. Apricot in syrup, almond, turmeric and ginger on the nose. The flavour is salty, fruity, spicy and restrained." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernaccia
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: decades in small noble wood barrels
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 18,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 14‑16 °C
- Storage potential: 2038+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 32,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,05 g/l
- Sulfite: 51,00 mg/l
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Barrile” Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2019 · 6 bottles in OWC
The cherry-fruity Nieddera interpretation by Paolo Contini shows itself in a strong ruby red and with the typical aroma of ripe plum and black cherry. Barrile is a splendid wine in Riserva quality and of great richness, soft and warm, yet fresh, structured with a sweet wood spice and an impressive final. SUPERIORE.DE
"A rich and dense red with aromas of walnuts, olives, coffee and mushrooms. Full-bodied, toasty and flavorful, with firm yet integrated tannins. Meaty and intense." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 85% Nieddera, 10% Caddiu, 5% Other
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,30 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,82 g/l
- Sulfite: 103 mg/l
- pH value: 3,58
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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At the Azienda Vinicola Attilio Contini wine connoisseurs involuntarily think of the legendary Vernaccia di Oristano. Located near Cabras, a medieval fishing village on the west coast of Sardinia in the province of Oristano and founded by Salvatore Contini about 120 years ago, the family winery continues to offer this glorious and originally most important, but less and less traded fine wine as a speciality. In the course of time, however, other wines of high quality full of character have found their way into the now very extensive range of Attilio Contini. The oldest winery on the Mediterranean island has undergone many changes and innovations in the course of its history. Today he is very passionately and competently continued by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren according to the local tradition of his founder.
Just a few kilometres from Oristano, the winery with its 80 hectares of vineyards is situated in the heart of the Sinis Peninsula marine reserve. The sun-drenched fields rise above the Tirso valley and are located on the slopes of Monte Arci. A fresh sea breeze gives the Attilio Contini wines a slightly salty minerality. In the 1980s, the family began to explore the potential of historical autochthonous grape varieties. It has been instrumental in upgrading Sardinian varieties such as Cannonau and Vermentino. The extremely interesting, but not very widespread Nieddera have saved the Continis from oblivion, along with a few other winegrowers from Sardinia.
With no prejudice to the merits of modern wine-growing technology, Attilio Contini continues the tradition of progress. The winery is known for special, very fascinating wines of high expressiveness. The spectrum of typical and terroir-true labels is broad: it ranges from old Vernaccia Riserve to impressive red and white plants. In order to underline a special closeness to nature, some wines without sulphite additives are produced in the cellar under the aegis of the creative and innovative oenologist Piero Cella.
The long history of Attilio Contini has always been accompanied by a great deal of attention and recognition from the wine critics. Already in 1912 and 1913 Vernaccia wines of the family were awarded gold medals at the International Exhibition in Milan. In 1989 the wine guide Gambero Rossoselected the winery as the first Sardinian winery with the coveted Tre bicchieri. SUPERIORE.DE
"For the Vernaccia wines of Attilio Contini there is nothing on a par throughout Italy." Vino Italiano - The regional wines of Italy
Facts
- Year of foundation: 1898
- Owner: Family Contini
- Oenologist: Piero Cella
- Annual production: approx. 800,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 80 hectares
- Conventional cultivation