Tziu Martine (2023) - Berritta

The name "Tziu Martine" is a tribute to an elderly man of Dorgali, a symbol of the local farming and winegrowing tradition. Berritta is a small artisan family-run winery, closely tied to the area of Dorgali and its biodiversity.

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 Tziu Martine

Who makes it: Berritta

Berritta is a small, passionate winery in Dorgali, in the province of Nuoro, at the foot of the Supramonte massif. Born of a family tradition deeply rooted in local viticulture, Berritta today carries forward a project of artisan wines that tell the most authentic story of mountain Sardinia. Its production philosophy focuses on: Sustainable growing and respect for the land Minimal intervention in the cellar to preserve the natural character of the grapes Championing native grape varieties, above all Cannonau and Vermentino

The vine of Tziu Martine

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.

Tziu Martine: the Dorgali area

Climate: Mediterranean

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

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Hilly

Profile of Tziu Martine

Primary aromas: White peach, green apple, Citrus (grapefruit, lemon zest) and White flowers (broom, hawthorn)

Secondary aromas: Mediterranean herbs (rosemary, sage) and Saline mineral notes

Tasting notes: The 'Tziu Martine' 2023 from Berritta Dorgali is a direct, sunny and typically Sardinian Vermentino. The sip is crisp, savoury and dynamic, with a citrus freshness that makes it thirst-quenching. The long, marine finish recalls the Mediterranean scrub and the breeze of the nearby Gulf of Orosei. A white that is perfect for summer and for seafood pairings.