Story: Giuseppe Gabbas | Sardinia

Giuseppe Gabbas' winery stands for first-class, handcrafted wines from the heart of Sardinia. In the hills of Nuoro, at an altitude of between 240 and 350 meters at the foot of the imposing Supramonte mountains, Gabbas started out in 1974 with a 10-hectare vineyard. Today, the vineyard covers 20 hectares, where he mainly cultivates the indigenous Cannonau grape. It is a small winery where the winemaker still works with his own hands and keeps a close eye on every detail of his production - true auteur wines that reflect his passion and care.

The unique terroir with sandy, granite-weathered soils and a climate characterized by both the sea winds and the proximity of the mountains provide ideal growing conditions. This combination has a positive influence on the color and flavor profile of the grapes, which thrive here in a particularly expressive way. Giuseppe Gabbas makes optimum use of the natural conditions and works in a largely sustainable manner. Thanks to the optimal conditions, only minimal anti-parasitic treatment is necessary, which promotes natural cultivation.

Gabbas pays particular attention to the Cannonau grape, from which he produces two outstanding wines: Lilové and Dule. The Lilové is a pure Cannonau that is characterized by its intense fruitiness. It shows the unadulterated side of the grape and impresses with its freshness and elegance. The Dule, on the other hand, is a Cannonau Classico from a relatively new appellation and has the typical structure and depth of a classic Cannonau wine. With a successful balance of fruit and tannins, Dule shows the refined and complex side of this grape variety. Both wines are an expression of the craftsmanship of Giuseppe Gabbas, who knows how to bring the terroir and tradition of his homeland into the bottle at the highest level. Anyone who tastes his wines will experience a piece of Sardinia - authentic, original and full of character. - Gerardo [TS09/24]