Vigne Surrau

Vigne Surrau is a young winery with respect for tradition. Which sounds a little confusing, but it says it all. On the one hand the modern, architecturally remarkable cellar buildings, which blend harmoniously into the landscape, on the other hand the traditional grape varieties and the preservation of terroir and origin. In the north-eastern part of Sardinia, near Porto Cervo, high above the popular bays of the Costa Smeralda, the granite formations of the Gallura formed a bizarre landscape. Tough to work with, but extremely mineral. The heat of the day is opposed by the steady 'pulito vento maestrale' – the wind, which aerates the vineyards with a cooling sea breeze – and thus creates a unique micro-climate zone, which with its strong temperature differences between day and night makes this wonderful fruit in the grapes possible.

The Demuro brothers recognised the potential of this unique landscape and founded the winery in 2004. The more than 50 hectares of vineyards are crossed by two rivers, which provide additional cooling and ventilation. Traditionally, they have used classic varieties that have been native to Sardinia for centuries and are therefore considered autochthonous, first and foremost the white Vermentino di Gallura, a variety of Vermentino that feels particularly at home in coastal regions. This grape variety, grown from old vines, is cultivated here in three versions, which have repeatedly been awarded prizes in the most important Italian guides. Tre Bicchieri at Gambero Rosso, Grande Vino at Slow Food and the coveted crown at Vinibuoni d'Italia.

The red wines also come from old grape varieties such as Cannonau di Sardegna, Carignano and Muristello, also called Bovale Sardo. They are aged as pure varieties or filled as cuvée. The grapes are only harvested at night when the temperatures are cool enough. After strict selection, the type of fermentation and storage used is decided. Steel tanks, new cement tanks, French oak barriques or large Slavonian wooden barrels. The traditional varieties are available in all modern and classical cultivation methods, so Vigne Surrau more than lives up to its credo. SUPERIORE.DE