{"title":"Sardinia — Icon Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive benchmark expressions from Cantina Santadi — Sardinia's most celebrated producer. From the legendary Terre Brune to the ancient Nuragus, each bottle tells a chapter of the island's 3,000-year winemaking story.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cantina-santadi-ondas-nuragus-di-cagliari-doc","title":"Cantina Santadi Ondas Nuragus di Cagliari DOC 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of Italy's oldest white grapes — a living link to Sardinia's Phoenician past.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuragus is Sardinia's most ancient white grape, with origins traced to Phoenician settlers who arrived on the island over 3,000 years ago. Its name derives from the island's iconic bronze-age nuraghe towers — the mysterious stone structures that dot the Sardinian landscape and define its prehistoric identity. Cantina Santadi's expression is a rare opportunity to taste a variety that exists almost nowhere else in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStraw yellow tending to golden. The nose offers yellow fruit, a hint of butter, and a delicate floral note that adds intrigue. On the palate, delicate and full-bodied with a pleasant softness and the characteristic lean, crisp acidity that makes Nuragus so food-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLean and crisp, with a clean mineral close that pairs beautifully with raw oysters, bottarga, grilled branzino, and the seafood traditions of the Sardinian coast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantina Santadi","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":52017449304340,"sku":"CSAN-ONDNUR-WHT-75-24","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0901\/1732\/files\/Ondas_Nuragus.png?v=1770883041"},{"product_id":"cantina-santadi-villa-solais-vermentino-di-sardegna-doc","title":"Cantina Santadi Villa Solais Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSardinia's signature white — coastal, mineral, and alive with Mediterranean sunshine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilla Solais is Cantina Santadi's benchmark Vermentino, crafted from grapes grown across five distinct areas of the lower Sulcis. Vermentino is Sardinia's great white grape — thriving in the coastal heat, shaped by sea breezes, and producing wines of remarkable freshness and mineral character that are unlike any other Italian white. The 2024 vintage is one of the finest recent expressions of this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright straw yellow with green and golden reflections. The nose opens with fresh, aromatic fruit — white-fleshed peach, citrus zest, and a delicate floral lift. On the palate, lively acidity and a clean mineral thread give the wine its characteristic freshness and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and mineral, with a clean, saline close that speaks directly to the coastal vineyards of the Sulcis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Critics Say\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: 92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e — praised for its \"vibrant citrus, mineral freshness, and the classic coastal character of Sardinian Vermentino.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKerin O'Keefe: 91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast: 89 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator: 88 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cantina Santadi","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":52017449271572,"sku":"CSAN-VLSOLS-WHT-75-24","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0901\/1732\/files\/Villa_Solais.png?v=1770883040"},{"product_id":"cantina-santadi-pani-loriga-cannonau-di-sardegna-doc","title":"Cantina Santadi Pani Loriga Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSardinia's most celebrated grape in its most approachable expression — warm, fruity, and effortlessly drinkable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePani Loriga — named for an ancient Phoenician settlement in the Sulcis — is Cantina Santadi's entry into Cannonau, Sardinia's signature red grape. Known elsewhere as Grenache, Cannonau has been grown on this sun-drenched island for millennia, producing wines of warmth, ripe fruit, and Mediterranean character. This is the perfect introduction to the variety and the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense and fruity on the nose — plum, raspberry, wild herbs, and a hint of pepper that adds lift and intrigue. Light-bodied with silky, approachable tannins that make this wine immediately enjoyable without any need for cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and refreshing, with a clean close that invites another glass and another conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantina Santadi","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":52017449206036,"sku":"CSAN-PANLRG-RED-75-23","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0901\/1732\/files\/Pani_Loriga.png?v=1770883040"},{"product_id":"cantina-santadi-noras-cannonau-di-sardegna-doc","title":"Cantina Santadi Noras Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNamed for Sardinia's oldest city — a Cannonau of extraordinary depth and ancient character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoras takes its name from Nora, Sardinia's first city, founded on the island's southern seaboard around 1000 BC by the Phoenicians — and Norax, the mythical Sardinian hero who came from the sea. This is Cantina Santadi's premium Cannonau expression, crafted from old-vine Grenache grown in the sun-baked Sulcis territory, and it carries the weight and complexity of a wine with deep roots in this ancient land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense ruby red tending towards garnet. The nose is complex and Mediterranean — ripe blackberry, blueberry, sweet spice, tobacco, and chocolate layered with an elegance that speaks to the age of the vines. On the palate, warm and velvety with unusually intense yet soft tannins that carry the wine beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, warm, and deeply satisfying — a finish that lingers with dark fruit and spice, and rewards those who give it time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Critics Say\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling: 93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e — praised for its \"extraordinary depth and the classic Cannonau warmth of the Sulcis.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKerin O'Keefe: 92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e — noted for its \"complexity, elegance, and impressive aging potential.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinous: 92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e — recognised as one of Sardinia's finest Cannonau expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate: 91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast: 90 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator: 90 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cantina Santadi","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":52017449173268,"sku":"CSAN-NORAS-RED-75-22","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0901\/1732\/files\/Noras_Cannonau.png?v=1770883040"},{"product_id":"cantina-santadi-terre-brune-carignano-del-sulcis-doc","title":"Cantina Santadi Terre Brune Carignano del Sulcis DOC 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the sun-baked vineyards of Sardinia — a wine as ancient as the island itself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarignano — known elsewhere as Carignan — has been grown in the Sulcis region of southwestern Sardinia for centuries, and Cantina Santadi's 'Terre Brune' is widely regarded as its finest expression. Old bush vines, Mediterranean heat, and the cooperative's meticulous winemaking combine to produce a wine of extraordinary depth and character. This is a wine that tells you exactly where it's from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense ruby red with elegant garnet reflections. The nose is elegantly fruity, with hints of plums and blueberries enriched by spicy notes of laurel, juniper, tobacco, and chocolate — a complex, layered aromatic profile that speaks to the age of the vines. On the palate it's rich, warm, and harmonious, with a weight and depth that's deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, warm, and long — a finish that lingers with spice and dark fruit, and pairs beautifully with roasted meats and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Critics Say\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator: 93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e — praised as \"one of Sardinia's greatest wines, with extraordinary depth and a sense of place.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGambero Rosso: Tre Bicchieri\u003c\/strong\u003e — Italy's highest wine honour, awarded to Terre Brune consistently over multiple vintages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cantina Santadi","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":52017449140500,"sku":"CSAN-TRBRUN-RED-75-20","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0901\/1732\/files\/Terre_Brune.png?v=1770883040"}],"url":"https:\/\/wineclub.ph\/collections\/sardinia-icon-selection.oembed","provider":"The Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}