About the producer
Tenute Dettori is a venerable winery intricately linked to its terroir, situated in the Badde Nigosolu region within the IGT subzone of Romangia, Sardinia. In this historic setting, wine-making traditions have thrived for centuries, with Tenute Dettori boasting vines that have stood the test of time for over a century. Meet Alessandro Dettori, a revered figure in the Italian wine scene, whose unwavering dedication is focused on crafting purely natural wines from his cherished plot of Badde Nigolosu. With a steadfast commitment to biodynamics and natural methods, Alessandro's estate proudly stands among the select few to have been awarded the prestigious Biodynamic certification in Italy—a testament to his unwavering standards of excellence.
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Descend into the subterranean cellar, where tradition meets innovation. Here, only stainless-steel and concrete tanks are employed, fostering spontaneous fermentations devoid of temperature control, and sulfites are sparingly used, reserved solely for bottling when deemed absolutely necessary. In reverence to the land, only indigenous varietals flourish: Vermentino, Pascale, Moscato di Sennori, Monica, and the illustrious Cannonau.
In the Vineyard
Organic biodynamic practices
Organic & Biodynamic: For years, Dettori harbored dissatisfaction with the ease of obtaining biodynamic certification, coupled with a lack of oversight on the methods employed. In response, Dettori, along with other like-minded winemakers, joined forces and opted to withdraw from Demeter Europe. Their collective decision led to the establishment of a scientifically rigorous certification for biodynamic agriculture in Europe, under the name Biodynamic Farmers of the World.
Total area under vine
29 Hectares
Location of vineyards
Romangia of Sennori- Badde Nigolosu
Soil details
Volcanic-sediment substrates from Miocene- Holocene eras. Predominantly marl, organogenic limestone and loam-clay calcarenites, soils are compact but welldrained, sub-alkaline, with abundant pebble admixture. Miocene sandstones and conglomerates.
In the Cellar
Winemaker
Alessandro Dettori
Fermentation practices
Fermentation and aging takes place only in cement tanks, no oak is used for any wine
Yeast utilized
Wild yeasts utilized for all wines
Filtration stabilization
No filtration or stabilization
Additional notes
Winemaking style
Alessandro adheres firmly to the orthodox principles of biodynamics, embracing a wholly natural approach in his winemaking endeavors. While he willingly takes risks, he steadfastly refuses to compromise his commitment to crafting wines in harmony with nature.
Wines produced
Renosu Bianco, Renosu Rosso, Dettori Bianco, Ottomarzo, Chimbanta, Tuderi, Tenores, Dettori Rosso Moscadeddu
Total production
Depending on the vintage, roughly 75,000 bottles
