Saldenya (2024) - Podere Guardia Grande
Saldenya echoes the old Catalan-Aragonese name of the town of Alghero, underlining the wine's strong bond with the history and coastal landscape of the Nurra, where Vermentino finds ideal conditions of ventilation and light.
Saldenya (2024) - Podere Guardia Grande
Type: Vino Bianco
Area: Italy, Sardinia, Alghero
Appellation: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Grape variety: Vermentino
Vintage: 2024
Winery: Podere Guardia Grande
Alcohol: 12.5%
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.
Find out more about Vermentino di Sardegna DOCWhat to eat with Saldenya
Who makes it: Podere Guardia Grande
Podere Guardia Grande is a relatively new wine project, launched in 2022 by the Veronesi family (the Oniverse group, already well known in the fashion and lifestyle sector) with a strong bond with and love for Alghero.
Find out more about Podere Guardia GrandeThe vine of Saldenya
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.
Find out moreSaldenya: the area of Alghero
Alghero
Alghero, in the north-western part of Sardinia, is one of the island's most important wine districts. Thanks to its Mediterranean climate, its limestone soils and the influence of the sea breezes, the area produces fresh, savoury white wines, structured and intense reds and elegant sparkling wines. The Alghero DOC appellation protects the area's wine production and covers several native and international varieties, among them Vermentino, Torbato, Cannonau, Cagnulari and Cabernet Sauvignon. The historic presence of Catalan culture has left its mark on viticulture too, with Torbato, a rare grape variety distinctive to the area.
Find out more about AlgheroClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Sea
Profile of Saldenya
Primary aromas: Citrus, White flowers, Green apple, Peach
Secondary aromas: Mediterranean scrub, almonds
Tasting notes: A bright straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. The nose reveals a fine, maritime bouquet, with flowers and citrus to the fore. The palate is fresh and vertical, with lively acidity and marked savouriness that makes it highly drinkable. The finish is clean and persistent, with returning citrus notes and mineral hints that recall the nearby sea.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Fresh |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | Absent |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Media |
| Colour | Straw yellow with pale green highlights |
| Clarity | Crystal-clear, Bright |
Winemaking methods used for Saldenya
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreWhite winemaking
White winemaking is a technique that makes it possible to obtain white wines from both white and black grapes, avoiding contact between the must and the skins. This process emphasises the freshness, aromatic purity and finesse of the wine, preserving its fruity and floral notes and avoiding the extraction of tannins and anthocyanins.Used for the production of dry, aromatic and sparkling white wines, white winemaking involves temperature-controlled fermentation in order to maintain the integrity of the aromas and of the wine's natural acidity.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Saldenya
In stainless steel (1–6 months)
Ageing in stainless steel for 1 to 6 months is a winemaking practice widely used for young, fresh, varietal wines, aimed at preserving the aromatic fragrance and gustatory integrity of the wine immediately after fermentation. This choice allows the wine to be stabilised, to settle naturally and to be ready for drinking within a few months, retaining vitality, tension and precision.
Find out moreIn bottle (1–6 months)
Ageing in bottle for 1 to 6 months is a final but fundamental stage in the development of a wine. During this period, the wine – already stabilised and bottled – continues to mature away from oxygen, developing greater harmony between its components. It is a very widespread practice for wines that have completed their ageing in stainless steel or wood and that need a minimum settling time to reach the right balance before going on sale.
Find out moreTime on the lees for Saldenya
- Short (1–6 months)