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Vini Buoni 2027

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:15:02 +0000

Vini Buoni 2027: the results of the Vini Buoni d’Italia guide (Touring Club Italiano), edition 2027 have been published.

We are proud of all the crowns that some of our associated producers received.

Paltrinieri, Lambrusco di Modena Doc Rosso Frizzante Solco 2025
Casalfarneto, Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Docg Classico CRISIO 2023
Garofoli, Cònero Docg Riserva Grosso Agontano 2022
Icardi, Barbaresco Docg Montubert 2023
Masseria Cuturi, Primitivo di Manduria Doc Chidro 2023
Cantina Santadi, Carignano del Sulcis Doc Superiore Terre Brune 2022
Cantina Santadi, Solais Brut Grand Cuvée 2020
Pietroso, Brunello di Montalcino Docg Riserva 2020
Palazzone, Orvieto Doc Classico Superiore Campo del Guardiano 2023
Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Amarone della Valpolicella Docg Anniversario 30 Anni 2020
Zenato, Amarone della Valpolicella Docg Archivio Storico Zenato 2013

….and moreover….

These wines entered in the special list of the best 300 wines (awarded by the national curators of the Vini Buoni d’Italia, Alessandro Brizi, Mario Busso and Alessandro Scorsone).

Casalfarneto, Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Docg Classico CRISIO 2023
Cantina Santadi, Carignano del Sulcis Doc Superiore Terre Brune 2022
Pietroso, Brunello di Montalcino Docg Riserva 2020
Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Amarone della Valpolicella Docg Anniversario 30 Anni 2020*

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Santadi: Identity Essence

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:19:02 +0000

Santadi: Identity essence. Discover their emblems that characterize their vineyards and wines.

SYMBOL: A symbol of unity, this cross echoes the shape of a vineyard and, in its deeper meaning, tells the story of cooperation among our growers.

It is the emblem of our essence: people who choose to walk together, sharing work, responsibility, and vision.

SAND: The sand tells of resilience and purity: ancient, fine, shaped by the sea and the wind, it cradles the roots like a silent womb.

It is on this bright, luminous canvas that the vine sinks freely, own-rooted, finding strength and authenticity

SEA: The sea is a silent and constant presence: it moderates the climate, amplifies the light, and sends winds that caress the vineyards and safeguard their balance.

In the glass, all of this translates into clear and vibrant Mediterranean aromas, telling the story of the island with authenticity and depth

It is the emblem of our essence: people who choose to walk together, sharing work, responsibility, and vision.

SUN: The sun patiently guides the ripening of the grapes, envelops the land in warmth, and preserves its balance. It is a presence that is felt even before it is seen.

In the glass, it becomes living light: energy that unites, warmth that welcomes, pleasure fulfilled in sharing.

TIME: In one of Europe’s oldest lands, time does not pass: it accumulates. It marks the gestures of those who work the vineyards, accompanies the wine in the silence of the barrels, and weaves together the traditions of a people.

Here, the land speaks, exudes memory, and preserves millennia-old stories that find their voice and continuity in the wine.

HERON: A symbol of balance and connection, the heron embodies that invisible bond linking sky and soil, light and roots, the same harmony that lives in our wines.

It is a discreet yet constant presence, like the breath that caresses the vineyards and shapes their character

Cantina di Santadi is located in the Sulcis area, in South-western Sardinia, just a few miles as the crow flies from the dazzling beaches and white sand dunes of Porto Pino. It was established in 1960, and after some start-up difficulties, a new management gave it a decisive boost, driven by strong determination which fanned enthusiasm and passion.
The winery embarked on an ambitious programme, adopting new strategies and clear targets, streamlining its operations and issuing coherent guidelines to its member grape growers.

About the logo:

Cantina di Santadi’s logo is the Mistral that shapes the vine and our thoughts; it is the sea spray that rises from the ocean to the sandy hills; it is the profile of the dunes of Porto Pino watching over the vineyards.

The logo communicates who Cantina di Santadi is from the very first moment: guardians of a slow time, rooted in Sulcis and projected towards a Mediterranean vision that needs no artifice.

Take a look at their renewed website →

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Cala Silente: the essence of Sardinian Vermentino

Petra Pelle — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:31:04 +0000

Cala Silente: The Essence of Sardinian Vermentino

Cala Silente is a distinguished white wine from Sardinia, Italy. It is crafted by the renowned Cantina Santadi winery. This wine is a 100% Vermentino di Sardegna DOC. It truly showcases the potential of Sardinia’s signature white grape. Its taste captures the unique spirit of its Mediterranean origin.

From the Heart of Sulcis, Sardinia

Cantina Santadi is located in the Sulcis district of southwestern Sardinia. The winery was founded in 1960 in the town of Santadi. In 2025, it proudly marks its 65th anniversary. The cooperative is a standard-bearer for quality Sardinian wine.

Unique terroir: Their Cala Silente (“Silent Cove”) perfectly expresses this unique terroir. Vineyards in Sulcis benefit from a coastal climate. Summers are warm and dry, while winters remain mild.

The grapes grow in sandy and clay-loam soils. This specific soil composition gives the wine its distinct character.

Winemaking Process

The winemaking for Cala Silente is meticulous. The grapes are carefully selected Vermentino. They are harvested in early September in Sardinia. The grapes undergo a gentle pressing. Fermentation happens in cool stainless steel tanks. This process preserves the wine’s delicate fruit aromas. The wine then ages on its lees. This technique adds complexity, structure, and a richer mouthfeel.

Tasting Profile

-Appearance: Cala Silente shows a brilliant straw yellow color. It has subtle greenish-gold reflections.

-Aroma: The nose is intense and inviting. It offers a bouquet of fresh fruit aromas. You will notice crisp green apple, ripe peach, and zesty citrus. Hints of flowers and Sardinian minerality complete the scent.

–Palate: The palate is both elegant and full-bodied. It balances fresh acidity with a pleasing roundness. Flavors of stone fruit and citrus carry through. A characteristic saline note points to its coastal Sardinian origin. The finish is long, persistent, and refreshing.

Food Pairing Suggestions: Cala Silente is a versatile wine for food pairing. Its crispness is perfect for rich seafood and shellfish. This makes it a classic pairing choice. The wine also complements flavorful white meats and poultry. Try it with pasta dishes using vegetable or light cream sauces. For a true taste of Sardinia, pair it with local food. Enjoy it with Sardinian specialties like fregola with clams or grilled sea bass.

Each bottle of Cala Silente captures the spirit of Sardinia. It is a true reflection of its sunny Sulcis terroir. Cantina Santadi showcases the elegant potential of the Vermentino grape from this unique part of Italy.

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is a prestigious international competition, established in 1994, known for its rigorous standards and commitment to identifying the world’s finest wines and spirits. Split into various sessions and selections throughout the year, it evaluates over 15,000 entries annually. An exclusively professional tasting panel ensures a blind tasting process focused solely on quality, making the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles a globally recognized benchmark for excellence in wine and spirits.

Italy delivered an exceptional performance during the 32nd edition of the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. With a total of 351 awards, the country confirmed its top position in the wine world. The Italian wines were decorated with 15 Grand Gold Medals, 132 Gold Medals, and 204 Silver Medals.

This year, the competition for red and white wines took place from June 10 to 12, 2025, in Yinchuan, the heart of China’s Ningxia wine region. An international jury of 375 experts blind-tasted over 7,165 wines. These wines came from 49 different countries, highlighting the global scale of the event.

The Cala Silente 2024 from Cantina di Santadi got a gold medal at this competition.

For more information about the winery, take a look at their website:

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Santadi’s awards’ update

Stefania del Giudice — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:09:32 +0000

Santadi‘s awards’ update: nice awards for Santadi’s wines in the 2025 edition of the Guida I Migliori Vini della Sardegna by VinodaBere

GRAPES: Carignano 95%, Bovaleddu 5%

TASTING NOTES:
Colour: Deep ruby red, light garnet tinges.
Nose: Rare, complex notes: plums and blueberries, sweet spices, bay, juniper, tobacco and chocolate.
Taste: rich, warm, mellow, fruity and spicy notes, suave tannins.

FOOD PAIRING: Excellent with roasted or grilled meat and game, aromatic and spiced dishes, medium to long seasoned cheese.

99,4/100

GRAPES: Typical local white grapes.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Color: amber color accompanied by a great consistency.
Nose: intense bouquet of honey, caramel, vanilla sugar and cloves.
Taste: persistent, balanced in the mouth, with a never cloying sweetness and a finish reminiscent of orange blossoms.

FOOD PAIRING: From fried ricotta ravioli seasoned with honey, to well-matured cheeses. Enhances any type of dessert.

99/100

GRAPES: Carignano 100%

TASTING NOTES:
Colour: Deep, almost solid ruby red.
Nose: Intense fruity notes of blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, myrtle, leather and liquorice. Taste: Big and velvety, great structure and long aromatic finish, a full-bodied wine.

FOOD PAIRING: It matches red meats, wild boar, roast suckling pig and mature Pecorino cheese.

96,8/100

GRAPE VARIETIES: Carignano 100%

TASTING NOTES:
Colour: Bright rosé with cherry tinges.
Nose: Elegantly fruity, with hints of forest berries and strawberry.
Taste: Harmonious and exuberant in the mouth, with medium-long finish.

FOOD PAIRING: It enhances gourmet seafood starters, delicate first courses and white meats.

96,7/100

GRAPES: Cannonau 90%, Carignano 10%

TASTING NOTES:
Colour: intense ruby red, tending to garnet.
Nose: Mediterranean notes, complex, blueberry and ripe-blackberry aromas, spices tending sweet, tobacco and chocolate.
Palate: warm, soft, sweet tannins of rare intensity

FOOD PAIRING: It matches well structured dishes, such as roasted and grilled meat, fish, game and cheese.

96/100

CANTINA DI SANTADI

The Cantina di Santadi Winery is located in the Sulcis area, in South-western Sardinia, just a few miles as the crow flies from the dazzling beaches and white sand dunes of Porto Pino.

It was established in 1960, and after some start-up difficulties, a new management gave it a decisive boost, driven by strong determination which fanned enthusiasm and passion.

Thus the Winery embarked on an ambitious programme, adopting new strategies and clear targets, streamlining its operations and issuing coherent guidelines to its member grape growers.

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IWSC 2024: the results

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:47:26 +0000

IWSC 2024: the results are out.

800 entries have been judged by over 60 international experts – Buyers, Sommeliers, Mixologists, Bartenders and Communicators.
Over 700 medals have been awarded across categories, including over 50 golds.

Congratulations to our associated producers with these results:

Borgo Maragliano, Blanc de Blancs Alta Langa Francesco Galliano 2019
Cantina Santadi, Cannonau Sardegna Noras 2021
Cantina Santadi, Nuragus di Cagliari Pedraia 2023
Masseria Cuturi, Primitivo Manduria Monte Diavoli 2020

Cantina Santadi, Vermentino di Sardegna Cala Silente 2023
Cantina Santadi, Carignano del Sulcis Riserva Rocca Rubia 2021
CasalFarneto, Rosso Piceno Cimare’ 2022
CasalFarneto, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva Crisio 2020
CasalFarneto, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Grancasale 2021
CasalFarneto, Vino Rosso Otto Borghi 2021
Masottina, Prosecco Treviso Rosato Brut Viaventi 2022
Masottina, Conegliano e Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut Contradagranda
Masseria Cuturi, Primitivo Manduria Chidro 2021
Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Monti Garbi 2021
Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli 2018

The IWSC is more than a competition.
It is a global wine and spirits community, focused on people and expertise. Our mission is to champion the best spirits from around the world by taking a personal approach to our partners’ needs. We offer comprehensive business support via our network of world-class experts and aim to bring this global community together to share insights and help each other grow.

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Vini Buoni 2024

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:34:34 +0000

The results of the Vini Buoni d’Italia guide (Touring Club Italiano), edition 2024 have been published.

We are proud of all the crowns and the stars that some of our associated producers received.

Barolo Fossati 2018, Icardi
Lambrusco Leclisse 2022, Cantina Paltrinieri
Carignano del Sulcis Superiore Terre Brune 2019, Cantina Santadi
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva Crisio 2020, Casalfarneto
Orvieto Classico Superiore Campo del Guardiano 2020, Palazzone
Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato 2020, Zenato

Lambrusco Leclisse 2022, Cantina Paltrinieri
Lambrusco LaRiserva 2021, Cantina Paltrinieri
Lambrusco Radice 2022, Cantina Paltrinieri
Lambrusco Piria 2022, Cantina Paltrinieri
Lambrusco Solco 2022, Cantina Paltrinieri
Orvieto Classico Superiore Campo del Guardiano 2020, Palazzone
Musco 2020, Palazzone
Orvieto Classico Terre Vineate 2022, Palazzone
Lagrein Riserva Laianus 2019, Weingut Klaus Lentsch
Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato 2020, Zenato
Amarone Riserva Sergio Zenato 2017, Zenato
Lugana Santa Cristina 2022, Zenato
Lugana San Benedetto 2022, Zenato
Cresasso 2017, Zenato

Umbria Grechetto 2022, Palazzone
Piviere 2021, Palazzone
Lagrein Riserva Amperg 2020, Weingut Klaus Lentsch
Moscato Giallo 2022, Weingut Klaus Lentsch

….and moreover….

…Leclisse of Cantina Paltrinieri entered in the special list of the best 300 wines (awarded by the national curators of the Vini Buoni d’Italia, Mario Busso and Alessandro Scorsone).

Grapes: 100% Lambrusco Sorbara
Colour: Pale powder pink, with a very fine and persistent perlage
Nose: white floral scents, hawthorn, red apple skin, wild strawberry, with aromas of raspberry and vanilla
Taste: strong acidity and fresh finish, persistent and delicate with a fruity note. Dry, sharp and clean
Pairing: as an aperitif, paired with oysters or a tartare of raw fish, with a platter of cold cuts, with tortellini or meat bollito misto.

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Silver for Santadi

Petra Pelle — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:13:06 +0000

Silver for Santadi’s Rocca Rubia

Santadi’s Rocca Rubia 2020 received a silver medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2023

The Cantina di Santadi Winery is located in the Sulcis area, in South-western Sardinia, just a few miles from the dazzling beaches and white sand dunes of Porto Pino.

Wise use of French barriques gives a perfect, harmonious finishing touch to the development of these superb wines. The great reds: Terre Brune, Rocca Rubia, Noras, Araja, Grotta Rossa and Antigua, are accompanied by stylish whites: Villa di Chiesa, Cala Silente, Pedraia, Villa Solais, Latinia.

The Rocca Rubia 2020 got a silver medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2023.

Rocca Rubia:

Classification: Carignano del Sulcis DOC Riserva

Grapes: 100% Carignano

Harvesting: by hand, starting in late September and ending around mid October

Wine and food pairing:

The wine matches very well with red meat, wild boar, roast suckling pig and matured Pecorino cheese.

VINICATION AND DEVELOPMENT: After stemming and crushing, the grapes are fermented and macerated for 12-14 days in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of 25-28 °C. During this period, the must is frequently pumped up, thus fully absorbing the noble tannins typical of bush-grown carignano. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred to small, fine grained 1st and 2nd-passage French oak casks for 10-12 months, to further develop its biochemical and chemical-physical properties, aroma and taste. Further aging in the bottle for several months enables early bouquet development.

TASTING NOTES:

Colour: Deep, almost solid ruby red.

Nose: Intense fruity notes of blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, myrtle, leather and liquorice.

Palate: Big and velvety, great structure and long aromatic finish, a full-bodied wine.

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Falstaff’s Wein Guide Italien 2023

Petra Pelle — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:36:51 +0000

Falstaff published the ‘Wein Guide Italien 2023.’ Completely dedicated to Italian wines. In this guide more than 400 wine producers are described and awarded and also some of our associated producers are mentioned.

SARDEGNA: SANTADI

Veneto: Zenato, Masottina and Tenuta Sant’Antonio

Tuscany: Fattoria Ambra, Castello di Bolgheri, Tenuta di Gracciano della Seta, Pietroso and Tenuta Sette Ponti

Piemonte: Massolino

Marche: Garofoli

All results from the tasting of the 17th of October are published and can be read by clicking on the following link:

Falstaff Wein Guide Italien 2023

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Vinibuoni d’Italia edition 2023

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:11:45 +0000

Vini Buoni d’Italia: the selection for the 2023 guide is published

The Vini Buoni d’Italia Guide (Touring Club Italiano) selected the wines for the 2023 edition.

We are proud that the following of our associated producers received a crown: a maximum award granted to excellent wines.

VENETO

R.D.O. Prosecco Superiore Conegliano Valdobbiadene Brut Rive di Ogliano Ponente Millesimato 2021

Prosecco Spumante Brut Costabella Bio

Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato 2019

Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Sergio Zenato 2016

Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Lilium Est 2012

LOMBARDIA

Franciacorta Riserva Brut Nature Blanc de Noir 2012

UMBRIA

Orvieto Classico Superiore Campo del Guardiano 2019

Musco 2018

TOSCANA

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016

SARDEGNA

Carignano del Sulcis Superiore Terre Brune 2018

PIEMONTE

Barolo Parej 2018

MARCHE

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Podium 2020

Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Spumante Brut Riserva 2019

Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Riserva Crisio 2019

EMILIA ROMAGNA

Lambrusco di Sorbara Rosso frizzante Leclisse 2021

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Cantina Santadi’s awards update

Stefania del Giudice — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:31:52 +0000

Cantina Santadi’s awards update: check the most recent James Suckling rating for Cantina Santadi’s wines.

Carignano del Sulcis Superiore Terre Brune 2017: 95 Points
Carignano del Sulcis Superiore Terre Brune 2018: 94 Points
Carignano del Sulcis Riserva Rocca Rubia 2019: 93 Points
Carignano del Sulcis Grotta Rossa 2020: 92 Points
Cannonau di Sardegna Noras 2019: 93 Points
Cannonanu di Sardegna Noras 2018: 93 Points
Monica di Sardegna Antigua 2021: 90 Points
Monica di Sardegna Antigua 2020: 90 Points
Nuragus di Cagliari Pedraia 2021: 90 Points
Vermentino di Sardegna Cala Silente 2021: 91 Points
Vermentino di Sardegna Villa Solais 2021: 91 Points
Valli di Porto Pino Shardana 2017: 91 Points
Valli di Porto Pino Villa di Chiesa 2020: 89 Points

CANTINA SANTADI

The Cantina di Santadi Winery is located in the Sulcis area, in South-western Sardinia, just a few miles as the crow flies from the dazzling beaches and white sand dunes of Porto Pino. It was established in 1960, and after some start-up difficulties, a new management gave it a decisive boost, driven by strong determination which fanned enthusiasm and passion. Thus the Winery embarked on an ambitious programme, adopting new strategies and clear targets, streamlining its operations and issuing coherent guidelines to its member grape growers.

THEIR PRODUCTS

Sulcis’ Excellences

Good wine is born in the vineyard – our job is to enhance grape quality through skilful cultivation, and then, in the winery, to make the best use of this gift of nature.
The Santadi Winery processes mainly black grapes, about 75% of total production. The most important varieties are Carignano, Monica, Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot and Bovaleddu as regards the reds, and Vermentino, Nuragus, Chardonnay and Nasco for the whites.
Vineyard cultivation methods are carefully designed to maintain low production per plant and so maximise grape quality.

Take a look at their website and discover their high quality wines →

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