Founded in 1960 as a co-operative and regarded as one of the beacons of co-op wineries in Italy, Santadi now has 200 dedicated growers covering 600 hectares of vineyards in the southwestern coastal area known as Sulcis. Santadi produces a full suite of Sardinian wines, from Vermentino to Nuragus for whites to Monica, Cannonau and Carignano for reds.
Dark red core with a brick red tinged hue. Lifted morello and dried cherry aromas greet the nostrils followed by hints of liquorice, scorched earth, dried herbs and spice. Juicy morello and black cherry fruits mix with liquorice, dried herb, scorched earth and cinnamon spice elements. Slightly chewy tannins impart some gentle grip onto the long rustic and spicy finish.