Contini

The Contini family is an integral part of the historical fabric of Cabras. The town’s registry office recorded the marriage of Salvador Continy Murtas and Maria Angela Canu in 1642. All the current members of the family are descended from this union (the letter “y” was dropped from the surname in 1700).

Today the company is led by Alessandro and Mauro, the sons of Totino and Antonio respectively. Paolo Contini, the son of Attilio and grandson of Salvatore, is today the custodian of the family’s history and Honorary President of the Contini Winery.

Region:
Owner:
Contini Family
Founded:
1898
Address:
Street Genova, n. 48-50, 09072 Cabras – Oristano

CONTINI – Nieddera Rosato Valle del Tirso IGT

Bright, brilliant pink with purplish tones.
Freshness and sapidity followed by a vibrant and captivating mouthfeel set the scene for excellent drinkability with a long finish.
Finesse and elegance are accompanied by notes of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, closing with vegetal and saline touches.

Type:
Vino rosato
Region:
Area
Tirso River Valley, Sinis Peninsula
Appellation:
Valle del Tirso IGT
Grape Variety:
90% Nieddera, 10% other local red grapes
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
A few metres above sea level
ABV %:
12
Residual sugar: (g/L):
4.6
Total acidity: (g/L):
4.8
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CONTINI – Tyrsos Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Pleasant sapidity and enjoyable freshness, followed by fruity notes and good persistence.
Good intensity, citrus notes, flowers and tropical fruit stand out.

VINTAGE 2022

Wine Spectator – 86
Tangy and light-bodied, this easy-drinking white shows notes of apple peel, creamed almond, fresh earth and star fruit. Drink now. 12,000 cases made, 431 cases imported.

Type:
White Wine
Region:
Area
Tirso River Valley
Appellation:
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Grape Variety:
Vermentino
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
Up to 50 metres above sea level
ABV %:
12
Residual sugar: (g/L):
2
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.35
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CONTINI – Tonaghe Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

Ruby red with purple reflections in the legs.
Enveloping and dynamic, freshness and flavour come together in a floral finish.
Good olfactory intensity, a series of elegant notes of sour cherry and redcurrant, closing with touches of blackberry jelly.

VINTAGE 2021

Wine Spectator – 86
A salty red, offering a light-bodied mix of baked plum, rosemary, orange zest and smoke flavors. Modest finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 126 cases imported.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
Upper Campidano
Appellation:
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Grape Variety:
90% Cannonau, 10% other local red grapes
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
Up to 200 metres above sea level
ABV %:
13
Residual sugar: (g/L):
3.1
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.9
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CONTINI – Elibaria Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Beautiful vivid straw colour with gold reflections.
Strong and fresh in the mouth, good sapidity and excellent persistence and character.
Uplifting impressions of citrus and Mediterranean scrub, notes of rosemary and light menthol emerge in the marine finish.

VINTAGE 2022

James Suckling – 89
Fresh nose of lemons, pears and jasmine flowers. It’s fruity and soft with a medium body and lightly waxy texture. Drink now.

Vinous – 90
The 2022 Vermentino di Gallura Elibaria lifts from the glass with a delicate blend of crushed oyster shells, apricots and mint. It’s soft and enveloping, nearly oily in texture, with glycerol ripe orchard fruits and tropical melon hints. Zesty acidity maintaines a lovely inner freshness as the 2022 finishes crisps and clean yet long with a touch of kiwi. There’s a beautiful balance and sense of refinement here.

Type:
White Wine
Region:
Area
Gallura
Appellation:
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
Grape Variety:
Vermentino
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
Up to 300 metres above sea level
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
4
Total acidity: (g/L):
5
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CONTINI – Karmis Isola dei Nuraghi Bianco IGT

Straw yellow with golden reflections around the edges.
Inviting, impactful, characterised by elegant mineral notes and long sapidity.
Intense and persistent with scents of honey and yellow flowers, excellent complexity in a tropical finish.

VINTAGE 2022

James Suckling – 90
White peaches, chopped apples and pears on the nose. Soft and peachy with a medium body and tasty ripe stone fruit character. Drink now.

Type:
White Wine
Region:
Area
Tirso River Valley, Sinis Peninsula
Appellation:
Isola dei Nugraghi Bianco IGT
Grape Variety:
Vernaccia, Vermentino
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
Up to 200 metres above sea level
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
4.9
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.2
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CONTINI – Maluentu Rosso Tharros IGT

Excellent clarity, ruby red with purple reflections of medium consistency.
Intriguing and enjoyable in the mouth, characterised by its drinkability and pleasantness, leaving a caressing finish.
Inviting nose of Mediterranean scrub. Blackberries and myrtle come together in a balsamic finish.

VINTAGE 2022

James Suckling – 91
Youthful and dark-fruited red with aromas of blueberries, cracked pepper, violets and ink. It’s medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a supple, soft finish. Why wait? Drink now.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
Tirso River Valley, Sinis Peninsula
Appellation:
Tharros Rosso IGT
Grape Variety:
85-90% Nieddera, 10-15% other local red grapes
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
A few metres above sea level
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
3.1
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.9
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CONTINI – Inu Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva

Garnet red with good consistency.
Full and vigorous in the mouth, good structure supported by silky and elegant tannins.
Excellent intensity and finesse, notes of dark fruits such as plum and blackberry, liquorice and cinnamon frame an incredible complexity.

VINTAGE 2018

James Suckling – 90
Plum stones, white pepper, walnuts and grilled herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied, lightly spicy and tight, with fine tannins. Drink or hold.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
Terre di Ossidiana, Monte Arci
Appellation:
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva
Grape Variety:
90% Cannonau, 10% other local red grapes
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
Up to 200 metres above sea level
ABV %:
14
Residual sugar: (g/L):
2.70
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.3
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CONTINI – Pariglia Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Nicely enveloping, fresh and decisive in the mouth, closes with a light almond note.
Opens with an array of flowers and yellow fruits, with iodised touches in a delicate finish.

VINTAGE 2022

James Suckling – 91
Sliced apples, gooseberries, chamomile and chopped herbs on the nose. Crunchy and lively with a medium body and pleasantly bitter citrus pith and herb notes on a persistent finish. Drink now.

Type:
White Wine
Region:
Area
Terre di Ossidiana, Monte Arci
Appellation:
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Grape Variety:
Vermentino
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
Up to 100 metres above sea level
ABV %:
12.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
3.8
Total acidity: (g/L):
5
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CONTINI – Sartiglia Cannonau di Sardegna DOC

Decisive mouthfeel, persistent fruity notes, rich in smooth and enveloping tannins.
Intense and elegant with ample notes of red fruits, balsamic notes, closing with touches of myrtle and Mediterranean scrub.

VINTAGE 2021

Vinous – 91
Crushed blackberries, sage and sweet smoke introduce the 2021 Cannonau di Sardegna Sartiglia. It easily flows across the palate, ushering ripe red and blue fruits across a core of fresh acitidy as violet inner florals form toward the close. This finishes with outstanding lenght yet also remarkably fresh, leaving a subtle air of lavender and spice.

Type:
Red Wine
Region:
Area
Terre di Ossidiana, Monte Arci, Tirso Valley
Appellation:
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Grape Variety:
90% Cannonau, 10% other local red grapes
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
Up to 200 metres above sea level
ABV %:
13.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
3
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.80
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CONTINI – Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Riserva

It is a substantial wine and an excellent accompaniment to a number of particular dishes, such as cheeses including strong hard varieties.

Voluminous and decisive in the mouth, enveloping and warm, freshness and sapidity with incredible length set the stage for a wonderful harmony.
Voluminous and decisive in the mouth, enveloping and warm, freshness and sapidity with incredible length set the stage for a wonderful harmony.

VINTAGE 1997

James Suckling – 93
This shows rich, nutty character with dried fruit, burnt caramel and some subtle sherry-like nuances. Dry and textural with even more nuttiness on the palate, adding some cedar and earth notes as well as hints of cocoa powder. Polished and long. Drink or hold.

Type:
Speciali
Region:
Area
Lower Tirso Valley, Sinis
Appellation:
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
Grape Variety:
Vernaccia
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
A few metres above sea level
ABV %:
18
Residual sugar: (g/L):
3
Total acidity: (g/L):
6.7
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CONTINI – Flor Vernaccia di Oristano DOC

Made from the unique varitey Vernaccia di Oristano (not to be confused with Vernaccia from mainland Italy), this wine is thought provoking and incredibly true to the history of Sardinia, and the Contini family. 

Intense, generous, ethereal with a characteristic note of almond blossom. Crisp, dry and full-bodied, rounding off with a pleasantly acidulous, bitter, warm and harmonious mouthfeel. Velvety, caressing structure and depth.

VINTAGE 2019

James Suckling – 91
Copper orange-colored with distinct flor-like aromas of dried lemons, olives, brine, walnuts and sourdough. Oily and full-bodied but with a dry, salty freshness. Drink now.

Vinous – 91
The 2019 Vernaccia di Oristano Flor bursts from the glass, a deep golden-yellow color. A rich bouquet blends dried apricots and peaches with hazelnut, almond custard and a savory whiff of crushed oysters. It is nearly glycerol in feel with cooling acidity to balance and waves of ripe pit fruits, complemented by sweet spices and hints of ground ginger. This tapers off long and staining, letting a touch of heat poke through, yet not distracting. A salty sensation lingers, and the mouth is left waterig for more.

Type:
Speciali
Region:
Area
Lower Tirso Valley, Sinis
Appellation:
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
Grape Variety:
Vernaccia
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
A few metres above sea level
ABV %:
15.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
1.60
Total acidity: (g/L):
5.2
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CONTINI – Antico Gregori Vernaccia di Oristano DOC

Enveloping and warm, surprising freshness and flavour in wonderful balance, supported by a very long finish, excellent harmony of aroma and taste.

Nose of great breadth and complexity, deep notes of hazelnuts and honey, walnut husk and custard. Closing with touches of salted peanut and fig.

VINTAGE 1979

James Suckling – 93
Lots of nutty undertones with dried fruit, chocolate and aged orange peel aromas and flavors. Hints of dried mushrooms and a touch of volatility, just enough to enhance its character and add some brightness and tension to the dry and refined palate. Characterful and long. Impressive condition. Drink or hold.

Type:
Speciali
Region:
Area
Lower Tirso Valley, Sinis
Appellation:
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
Grape Variety:
Vernaccia
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
A few metres above sea level
ABV %:
18.5
Residual sugar: (g/L):
2
Total acidity: (g/L):
7.6
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CONTINI – Pontis Isola dei Nuraghi Bianco Dolce IGT

Vernaccia obtained partly from raisined grapes, partly from grapes harvested and vinified traditionally, off the skins, with soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature.

Brilliant, amber-coloured with golden reflections.
Sweet and smooth come together in a perfect balance with freshness and flavour, long intense aromatic persistence and complete harmony.
A broad array of honey and apricot scents, sultanas, almond and hazelnuts blend in a white chocolate finish.

Type:
Speciali
Region:
Area
Tirso River Valley, Sinis Peninsula
Appellation:
Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Grape Variety:
Vernaccia, Moscato
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
A few metres above sea level
ABV %:
14
Residual sugar: (g/L):
130
Total acidity: (g/L):
6.1
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CONTINI – Attilio Brut Vernaccia

A specific selection of Vernaccia grapes combined with natural Martinotti method fermentation delivers an elegant brut, with a fine and enduring perlage and an aroma of fresh white fruit with a floral note.

Bold and pleasant, great drinkability with a creamy finish.
Refined and elegant notes with floral and fruity sensations, closing with saline touches.

Type:
Vino spumante
Region:
Area
Tirso River Valley, Sinis Peninsula
Grape Variety:
Vernaccia
Altitude: (m s.l.m.):
A few metres above sea level
ABV %:
12
Residual sugar: (g/L):
9.90
Total acidity: (g/L):
6.20
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CONTINI – Attilio Brut Rosé Nieddera

A specific selection of Nieddera grapes combined with Martinotti method natural fermentation delivers an elegant rosé, with a fine and enduring perlage and an aroma of fresh red fruits with a floral note.

Strong and vertical in the mouth, strikingly fresh and flavourful.
Intensity and finesse frame heady impressions of pink flowers and fresh red fruits.

Type:
Vino spumante
Region:
Area
Tirso River Valley, Sinis Peninsula
Grape Variety:
Vernaccia
ABV %:
12
Residual sugar: (g/L):
10
Total acidity: (g/L):
6
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