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Sardus Pater
サルドゥス・パテル
Sant'Antioco's cooperative guardian of century-old Carignano vines.
A cooperative winery on the island of Sant'Antioco, making expressive Carignano del Sulcis wines from ancient un-grafted Carignan bush vines in the Sardinian coastal zone.
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Who Is This For?
For those drawn to rare, terroir-driven reds from ungrafted century-old vines, and anyone curious about Sardinia's ancient Carignano heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Sardus Pater's Carignano vines special?
- Many of the cooperative's Carignano vines are ungrafted (pre-phylloxera) bush vines up to 80 years old, growing directly in the sandy soils of Sant'Antioco island, which naturally repel the phylloxera louse.
- Is Sardus Pater a cooperative winery?
- Yes. Founded in 1949 (with production starting in 1955), Sardus Pater is an agricultural cooperative bringing together around 200 grower-members across the island of Sant'Antioco.
- What does the name "Sardus Pater" mean?
- "Sardus Pater" ("Father of the Sardinians") refers to an ancient deity and the coin minted on Sant'Antioco under Roman rule, which appears as the winery's emblem on every bottle.
- What wines does Sardus Pater produce?
- The cooperative is best known for Carignano del Sulcis DOC in Rosso, Superiore, Riserva, Rosé and Passito styles, alongside Vermentino di Sardegna, Cannonau di Sardegna, Monica di Sardegna, and sweet Moscato/Nasco di Cagliari wines.