Sardinia’s Secret Cellar Nestled in the very heart of northern Sardinia is a contemporary cantina whose wines are taking the world of viniculture by storm. Sharon Kilby meets with the vineyard’s CEO Massimo Ruggero at Siddùra’s exclusive art gallery and tasting room
On approaching the Siddùra Vineyard in the heart of the Gallura region you could be forgiven for thinking you have taken a wrong turn. The landscape is tough and uneven, the hillsides steep and imposing, yet as you twist and turn along the single-track road, the wooded slopes and valleys soon open out to reveal a surprising and very beautiful depiction of modern oenology. Siddùra’s scientifically plotted vineyards, architecturally designed subterranean cantina and thought-provoking art gallery are the epitome of contemporary winemaking, where wine and art are naturally entwined.
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The Siddùra winery is a fairly new business. Can you tell us about its formation and what made you choose this exact spot? Siddùra is in Sardinia, set in a valley not far from the picturesque medieval village of Luogosanto in the heart of the Gallura region, where the noble culture of winemaking is as old as the history of its people. In this corner of the island, traditions are brought up to date. Here, wines of the utmost quality are created and are considered a gift from nature. Siddùra is the result of a blending of business and passion, and right from the very beginning it demonstrated its commitment by launching a line with seven wines of the highest quality. The added value, recognised by the owners, is the “terroir”.
