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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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Vinitaly 2024: Day 2

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:31:46 +0000

= Vinitaly 2024: Day 2 =

Some of our associated producers are at our booth.

Wines from Piedmont, Sicily and Tuscany.

Cascina Garitina with its interesting wines from Nizza Monferrato.

Agricola del Nudo with its organic wines from Maremma: Vermentino, Sangiovese Rose and Rosso Toscana.

Masseria del Feudo with its Sicilian organic wines and the Nerello Mascalese and Carricante of Produttori Etna Nord.

Gianluca Morino, owner of Cascina Garitina

#Barberad’Asti

#NizzaDOCG

#Monferrato

Roland of Agricola del Nudo

#Vermentino

#Rosato (sangiovese)

#RossoMaremmaToscana

Francesco Cucurullo of Masseria del Feudo

#grillo

#nerodavola

#syrah

Produttori Etna Nord

#nerellomascalese

#carricante

Vinitaly 2024

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Cantina LaSelva’s awards update

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:18:42 +0000

Cantina LaSelva‘s awards update: the Vermentino Maremma Toscana 2022 received 90 Points Robert Parker and Falstaff!

VERMENTINO MAREMMA TOSCANA 2021

Wine with intense, fragrant scents and a pleasant freshness on the palate.
Produced exclusively with Vermentino, a grape typical of the Maremma region.

Grape variety: Vermentino 100% (organic)
Production area: Magliano in Toscana
Harvest: manual, in mid-September
Vinification: the grapes are harvested by hand during the coolest hours of the day, and are then crushed and pressed.
The flower must is left to decant and ferment in stainless steel at a temperature of 16°C.
Ageing on the lees for 6 months in steel tanks and refinement in the bottle for at least 3 months.
Flavour and aroma: straw yellow. Hints of citrus fruits, peach and yellow flowers.
Harmonious, full-bodied flavour, with an intense, persistent and savoury finish.
Pairings: aperitifs, vegetable and fish dishes, shellfish and white meats.
Certification: ICEA – Naturland Fair

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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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GOLD for Agricola del Nudo

Petra Pelle — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:14:32 +0000

Gold for Agricola del Nudo

Agricola del Nudo received a gold medal at the Challenge Millésime Bio for the wine Vermentino Maremma Toscana 2020.

The Challenge Millésime Bio is the official contest of the Millésime Bio Fair, and the largest international organic wine competition.

– 574 wines in total have been awarded : 214 gold medals, 274 silver medals and 86 bronze medals

Authentic, pure, simple, NUDO

Vermentino gives his best under the Maremman sun, close to the sea. Dry, fruity and straight wine from organic Vermentino grapes, hand harvested, cold fermentation and aged on the lees for at least 3 months. Vinification in stainless steel, fermented for 4 weeks at 16 degrees. Bottled in March / April.

Nudo Vermentino DOC Maremma Toscana

DOC
Grapes: Vermentino
Ageing: in steel tanks
Alcohol: 13.5%

This (and other) wine(s) can be tasted at our booth during the Millésime Bio fair in Montpellier 28.2 – 2.3.2022

You will find us in Hall B3, stand number 816

For the complete range of bio wines that can be tasted we refer to our tastinglist:

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MillésimeBio Challenge: results

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:39:48 +0000

Herebelow the results of the MillésimeBio Challenge 2022.

Congratulations to our associated producers!

Gold Medal to Passerina Frida 2021 – Casal Farneto

Gold Medal to Verdicchio Maremma 2020 – Agricola del Nudo

Silver Medal to Carmignano Santa Cristina in Pilli 2018 – Fattoria Ambra

Bronze Medal to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018 – Gracciano

Check the link on the right for the list of all the winners →

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New DOC Bolgheri regulations

Petra Pelle — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:39:13 +0000

New DOC Bolgheri regulations

In 1994 the first DOC regulations for Bolgheri red wines became approved. Before this DOC was created, the “Super Tuscans” from the area were sold under the designations Vino da tavola or IGT Toscana.

The sub-zone Sassicaia has its own appellation declaration, with up to 85% of Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. Created as a subzone of the Bolgheri DOC in 1994 and established as a separate DOC in 2013.

The white wine grape that is most often used in Bolgheri Bianco is the Vermentino, which may account for up to 70% of the wine.

To label the wine as Bolgheri DOC is allowed to include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (from 0 to 100%) Syrah and Sangiovese (from 0 to 50%) and Petit Verdot or other French varieties (from 0 to 30%).

The wine can be released 1 year after the harvest or can be aged 2 years (one of the two years must be in oak) to get classified as Bolgheri DOC Superiore.

First modification:

An update of the wine regulation has been approved by the Consorzio DOC Bolgheri and has come into effect in the meanwhile. The first modification is related to the base ampelographic of Bolgheri DOC white, which will give more space to the production of Viogner, Sauvignon Blanc and Vermentino.

Second modification:

The second modification concerns the labeling. All DOC Bolgheri wines have the word ‘Toscana’ on the back of the label, that is obliged. But from now on it will be up to the producers to add this word as well on the frontlabel.

In Bolgheri there are 3 types of DOC red wines: DOC Bolgheri Rosso, DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore, DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia + there are 3 additional DOC: DOC Rosato (1x) and DOC Bianco (2x)

More information about the modified regulations can be found in the publication from the Ministero delle Politiche Agricole. (only available in Italian language)

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Falstaff awards LaSelva

Petra Pelle — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:29:44 +0000

Falstaff awards for Cantina LaSelva

Cantina LaSelva received:

92 Fallstaf points for: Prima Causa Toscana Rosso IGT 2018

90 Falstaff points for: Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC 2020

Küste Toskana Trophy 2021

Prima Causa Toscana Rosso IGT 2018

Küste Toskana Trophy 2021

Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC 2020

PRIMA CAUSA

Prima Causa was LaSelva’s first big challenge. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, a symbol of their desire to express the high quality of their grapes through a wine of character with a balanced, complex structure. A solid, enduring wine just like LaSelva.

Grape variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Pairings: game, red meat and first courses with meat sauce.
Serving temperature: 20°C. (Decant)

VERMENTINO

Vermentino: wine with intense, fragrant scents and a pleasant freshness on the palate. Produced exclusively with Vermentino, a grape typical of the Maremma region.

Grape variety: 100% Vermentino
Pairings: aperitifs, vegetable and fish dishes, shellfish and white meats.
Serving temperature: 10-12 °C.

For further technical information: click on PRIMA CAUSA

For further technical information: click on VERMENTINO

Cantina LaSelva is located in the place Poderone in Magliano in the region Toscana.

The building is only partially visible from the outside because most of the structure is underground. The stone exterior and green roofing perfectly blend in with the landscape and therefore make the structure very efficient, very well insulated and also with a constant internal temperature and humidity all year round.

The solar panels on the roof produce part of the energy that is necessary for its operation.

LaSelva’s organic and vegan wines age in 40 stainless steel vats and about 100 barriques and tonneaux.

The total capacity is 3,600 hectolitres. The current production is 220.000 bottles per year.

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Vigneti Zanatta: Vermentino di Gallura

Petra Pelle — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:01:26 +0000

Vermentino di Gallura

Gallura is a well-known region in Sardegna and is known for its granite rocks that are shaped by the wind, by the rain and by the sea. The most of the land is relatively barren and infertile, but towards the north you can find extensive areas who are covered with wineyards. In 1975 Bruno Zanatta, a young oenologist from Treviso, started out on his career here. He was acquiring in-depth knowledge of the terrain and of the Sardinian soil.

In the course of thirty years of his passion for wine, Bruno Zanatta founded a true family-run enterprise, together with his son and his daughter. In 2003 the Zanatta family bought, what would be the starting point of a fruitful winery, 20 acres in a hilly area in Sardegna, about 300 meters above sea level. Two varieties of vines were planted, Vermentino and Cannonau.

Le Saline Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Superiore 2019

The wine Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Superiore 2019 not only received gold from Mundus Vini earlier this year, but now also received a gold medal from the ‘Concorso Enologico Nazionale ‘Vermentino’ in Italy.

Stainless steel tanks and oak barrels:

The fermentation process begins in stainless steel tanks and it finishes in Rovere oak barrels, where it remains for about one year. This final step gives the wine very elegant oak notes that accompany the profound fragrances of ripe and exotic fruits.

Colour: the wine has a deep straw color.

Food suggestion: it pairs well with complex fish dishes, matured cheeses, as well as rice and meat dishes.

The ideal serving temperature is 10°C to 12°C.

Le Saline is a wine of great prestige, a result of Zanatta’s continuous search for a product of the highest level.
A meticulous selection of grapes, harvested from the sandiest and most mineral-rich areas of their vineyards, is given the necessary time to achieve an over-ripening that gives this wine its authentic aroma.

More information about this wine and the producer can be found under: Vigneti Zanatta, the story

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Mundus Vini: Vigneti Zanatta

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:56:17 +0000

Proud to inform you that Zanatta‘s Le Saline and Tararà received respectively a Gold and a Silver Mundus Vini Medal.
Cheers!

VERMENTINO DI GALLURA SUPERIORE
LE SALINE
2018

CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA RISERVA
TARARÀ
2016

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