2017 Surrau Isola dei Nuraghi

The winery of Vigne Surrau overlooks a site of over 50 hectares of land covered with vineyards. The project interprets the basement as a workplace that transforms a product of the land through visible processes, guaranteeing authenticity and quality. The architectural project is the result of a harmonious investigation between building and nature. The building is in fact realized by a series of transparent facades and local stone walls that merge with the land. The characteristics of the soil, combined with the unique climate, lots of sun and constant wind, make Gallura one of the best places to grow grapes in Sardinia. The vineyards have a south-eastern location and enjoy the Mediterranean climate. The wind ensures that the grapes remain healthy and thanks to the presence of the sea, the grapes become extra juicy. At Surrau we work with respect for people and nature, so with minimal intervention and the motto at Surrau is that a good wine must come from a good and healthy vineyard.

The Surrau Isola dei Nuraghi Rosso is the first wine produced by Vigne Surrau and comes from the first vineyards in the Gallura region near the "stazzo Surrau" where the Demuro family lived 60 years ago. It was here where the Demuro brothers planted all the native red Sardinian varieties: Cannonau, Muristellu (Bovale Sardo), Carricagjiola and Carignano in the unique valley of Gallura.

The Surrau Rosso is a blend of Carignano 60%, Cannonau 30%, Muristellu (Bovale Sardo) 10%. The wine is partly aged in oak and for 80% in tanks and cement vats for about 9 months, after which the wine is bottled for another 3 months. The Surrau has an exuberant fruity nose bursting with morello with eucalyptus and spices. The texture is round and surprisingly creamy for this full-bodied red wine, delivering dark fruit wrapped in soft tannins.