Attilio
Contini
When Jaume II “the Just”
of Aragon drove the Pisan out of Sardegna in the 14th century,
his countrymen added a Spanish zest to the island’s
unique culture. The Spaniards discovered that Sardegna’s
dry, windy climate was ideal for the ‘Canonazo’
or Cannonau vines they cultivated at home, and the natives
quickly adopted the grape as their own. Known elsewhere
as Granaxa, Garnacha, or Grenache, Cannonau is now Sardegna’s
most widely planted varietal.
Founded in 1898, Contini is among the oldest and most
prestigious wineries in Sardegna. Known for classic Vernaccia
early on and winning Milan’s gold medal in 1912,
the range now includes modern-style whites and indigenous
reds.
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