Tyrsos (2023) - Contini
Nella pittoresca Valle del Tirso, dove il fiume scorre lento tra colline verdeggianti, nasce il Tyrsos, un Vermentino che porta con sé un pezzo di storia sarda. La cantina Contini, fondata nel 1898, è una delle più antiche dell'isola e ha visto passare generazioni di viticoltori appassionati. Una curiosità affascinante riguarda il nome "Tyrsos", che richiama l'antico fiume Tirso, un tempo navigato dai Fenici. Questi antichi mercanti furono tra i primi a portare la viticoltura in Sardegna, lasciando un'eredità che ancora oggi si riflette nei vigneti della regione.
Tyrsos (2023) - Contini
Type: Vino Bianco
Area: Italy, Sardinia, Valle del Tirso
Appellation: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Grape variety: Vermentino
Vintage: 2023
Winery: Contini
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.
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Who makes it: Contini
Founded in 1898, Cantine Contini is one of the oldest wine estates in Sardinia. Based at Cabras, on the western coast of the island, the winery has managed to combine tradition and innovation in making wines that tell the story of the land. From the famous Vernaccia di Oristano, a unique wine aged oxidatively under its characteristic flor veil, to reds of great personality such as Nieddera and Barrile, Contini is a benchmark for lovers of Sardinian wine.
Find out more about ContiniThe vine of Tyrsos
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 moreTyrsos: the Valle del Tirso area
Valle del Tirso
The Tirso Valley, in western Sardinia, is one of the most fertile and significant farming areas on the island. Crossed by the river Tirso, the longest watercourse in Sardinia, this valley is an important centre of agricultural and wine production, marked by a varied landscape and a favourable climate. Known for its authentic wines, deeply tied to the land, the Tirso Valley is a benchmark for the promotion of native grape varieties and Sardinian winemaking tradition.
Find out more about Valle del TirsoClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Coast
Profile of Tyrsos
Primary aromas: Citrus (grapefruit, lemon), white-fleshed fruit (green apple, pear), aromatic herbs (rosemary, sage)
Secondary aromas: Floral notes of broom and light mineral shades
Tasting notes: Fresh and lively on the palate, with excellent savouriness and good persistence. The finish is elegant, echoing the citrus and mineral notes found on the nose
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Light, with good flow |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Media |
| Colour | Straw yellow with pale green highlights |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Light |
Winemaking methods used for Tyrsos
Soft pressing
Soft pressing is a gentle winemaking technique, used to extract the must from the grapes with the least possible pressure. This method makes it possible to obtain a high-quality must, free of excessive phenolic or tannic substances, ideal for producing elegant white, rosé and red wines.
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 moreAgeing methods used for Tyrsos
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.
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