Absolute protagonists, undisputed (and finally recognized) oenological superstars, with a masterclass entirely dedicated to them. Who I am? They could be called wines that are children of a minor grape variety that evidently needed to be revealed in Puglia as a treasure chest full of vitivinicultural biodiversity. Standing ovation for Nasco, Lacconargiu, Arvesiniadu, Semidano, Malvasia di Bosa, Malvasia di Cagliari, Vernaccia di Oristano, Bovale Sardo, Cagnulari, Caricagiola, Barbera Sarda, Torbato. They, a life as a follower, this time deservedly stole the show from the noble Vermentino and Cannonau, on the stage of Vinoway Wine Selection 2023, the glossy event among the most anticipated by the national wine world organized by Vinoway Italia. On Sunday 16th and Monday 17th at Castello Monaci Resort in Salice Salentino, over 300 national labels, selected by Vinoway tasters, were at the center of tastings, food, awards, talks, insights. And masterclasses, this year entirely dedicated to the island. "The unknown Italian treasures: the oenologists tell the minor grape varieties of Sardinia", organized by Assoenologi Sardegna and Vinoway, presented twelve wines for tasting from the classic method sparkling wine to dry whites up to dry reds and oxidative whites, a journey that he has not neglected any corner of the ancient land of the nuraghi.
THE ENTHUSIASM "A masterclass that I strongly wanted because Sardinia is confirmed as a great Italian oenological reality.", Declared Davide Gangi, president of the Vinoway association who thanked and congratulated Mariano Murru, Antonio Manca and Daniele Manca "for the masterful report and explanation of the minor vines of the territory. I wanted to bring a piece of Sardinia to Puglia in a careful and selected audience to let those present experience the emotions personally experienced in this wonderful island that has bewitched me ».
For Mariano Murru, president of Assoenologi Sardegna, the Apulian experience marks a unique opportunity "to introduce a different wine-making Sardinia, in some cases almost unknown, but of great charm and with peaks of excellence that place our region among the most interesting in national and international level for richness and variety of vines and types of wine, being able to range from sparkling wines, through fruity whites to great aging reds to excellent passito wines to finish with great oxidative wines ». Emotions of the highest caliber that prompted Stevie Kim, best communicator of Italian wine for vinoway wine selection 2023, general manager wine to wine, vinitaly international, vinitaly wine academy, to wish for a strategic change of pace: "Sardinia is a unique land, with a thousand-year history, fantastic landscapes, extraordinary food and wine, rich in traditions and generous and welcoming inhabitants. A small continent that should be communicated and made to discover with more attention and emphasis to the rest of the world. They would be enchanted ». Kim praised Vinoway's work in collaboration with Assoenologi Sardegna "which made it possible to introduce participants to vines, territories and wines unknown to most, but of great quality and potential, they need to be repeated more often by finding simple messages that reach the heart enthusiasts, the nuragic culture, uncontaminated nature, the people of the centenarians can be an excellent vehicle for communication ». Vincenzo Russo, professor of consumer psychology and neuromarketing at the University of Milan, also speaks of "a beautiful journey around an unknown and fascinating wine-producing Sardinia".
THE AWARD WINNING COMPANIES Argiolas, Atzei, Audarya, Coluccia Farm, Piede Franco, Binza 'e su Re Farm, Arvisionadu Winery, Cantina Canu, Cantina del Mandrolisai, Cantina di Mogoro, Cantina Dorgali, Cantina Gennamanna, Cantina Meana, Cantina Oliena, Cantina Pisu, Cantina Santadi, Cantina Trexenta, Cantine di Dolianova, Eminas, Fradiles, La Dolce Vigna, Piero Mancini, Poderi Parpinello, Su Creccu, Surrau, Tenuta Muscazega, Tenuta Paltusa, Tenute Bodà, Tenute Perda Rubia, Tenute Pische, Tenute S 'Abbaidolza, Smeralda estates, Romangia winemakers, Fratelli Puddu winemaking.