Manzanile (2023) - Giuseppe Gabbas

Nel cuore della Sardegna, tra le colline di Nuoro, sorge la cantina di Giuseppe Gabbas, un luogo dove la tradizione vitivinicola si intreccia con storie di famiglia e passione. Il Manzanile, un Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, è il frutto di un territorio che da secoli custodisce segreti e leggende. Si narra che i vigneti di Vermentino siano stati introdotti sull'isola dai monaci benedettini nel Medioevo, portando con sé non solo la vite, ma anche un sapere antico. Giuseppe Gabbas, con il suo Manzanile, continua questa tradizione, celebrando ogni annata come un tributo alla terra e alla storia sarda.

The appellation: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC

Vermentino di Sardegna DOC is one of the most representative appellations of Sardinian viticulture, established in 1988. This white wine, produced exclusively from Vermentino grapes grown across the island, reflects Sardinia’s unique character: a land kissed by the sun, caressed by the winds and surrounded by the sea.

What to eat with Manzanile

Who makes it: Giuseppe Gabbas

Giuseppe Gabbas is a benchmark producer on the Sardinian wine scene, known for his authentic interpretation of Cannonau di Sardegna. Set near Nuoro, his winery stands out for the care given to the vineyards and for the production of elegant, structured wines that are faithful to their territory. Gabbas’s approach combines tradition and innovation, with winemaking methods that bring out the authenticity of the variety and the unique character of Sardinia.

The vine of Manzanile

Vermentino

Vermentino is a highly prized white grape variety, found mainly in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Its origin is debated, but it is thought to come from the Iberian peninsula or from Liguria, from where it would then have spread to Sardinia, Tuscany and Corsica. Today it is also grown in some areas of southern France.

Manzanile: the Nuoro area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Sandy / Silty

Geographical setting: Inland area

Profile of Manzanile

Primary aromas: Wild flowers, citrus (grapefruit, lemon), white fruit (pear, green apple).

Secondary aromas: Mineral hints and herbaceous touches.

Tertiary aromas: A light note of honey and sweet almond on the finish.

Tasting notes: On the palate it is fresh, with vibrant acidity and a savouriness that recalls the character of the granite soil. Pleasantly bitter finish.