Petrizza BIO (2024) - Masone Mannu

The Masone Mannu estate is focusing on biodynamic production / organic farming for the Petrizza, since the grapes are described as “biodynamically grown / natural” in its commercial material. The name Petrizza evokes the decomposed granite soil on which the vineyards are grown: sands derived from the breakdown of granite, which give the characteristic minerality and freshness.

The appellation: Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Vermentino di Gallura DOCG is Sardinia’s only Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita and one of the most typical and authoritative expressions of the Vermentino grape in Italy. It is produced exclusively in Gallura, the north-eastern area of the island, between the provinces of Sassari and Olbia-Tempio, on poor but free-draining granite soils, close to the sea and swept by the mistral. This dry white stands out for its marine freshness, salinity, aromatic character and structure, which can range from immediate drinkability to complex, long-lived versions, especially in the Superiore type.

What to eat with Petrizza BIO

Who makes it: Masone Mannu

Located in the municipality of Monti (SS), a few kilometres from Olbia, Tenuta Masone Mannu takes its name from the old Logudorese term “masone mannu”, meaning “large property”. The estate covers almost 100 hectares, of which about 40 hectares are given over to specialised vineyards. Since 2018 Masone Mannu has been part of a relaunch and innovation project led by Giordano Emendatori, already the owner of Tenuta Mara in Romagna, with the declared aim of moving towards biodynamic and sustainable practices.

The vine of Petrizza BIO

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.

Petrizza BIO: the Gallura area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)

Soil: Rocky / granite

Geographical setting: Island

Profile of Petrizza BIO

Primary aromas: Citrus, Pineapple, White flowers

Secondary aromas: Mediterranean scrub, almonds, minerals

Tasting notes: This white shows a straw-yellow colour with golden reflections. On the nose it offers an intense aromatic bouquet with notes of white-fleshed fruit and wild flowers, enriched by hints of aromatic herbs and minerals. In the mouth the structure is elegant and well balanced, with lively freshness perfectly offset by an enveloping softness. Flavours of tropical fruit, green apple and a touch of almond stand out. The finish is long, with a slightly saline aftertaste. An organic wine, an authentic expression of its terroir.