The word Santigaini means “October" in Gallurese dialect. Santigaini is the first selection, located in the municipal area of Arzachena, in the ‘Coddu ‘Ecchju’ vineyard.

Grape variety: Vermentino in purezza
Vineyards: Capichera ‘Coddu ‘Ecchju’ in Gallura
DOC: IGT Isola dei Nuraghi
Age of vineyards: 10-25 years old
Aspect and altitude: east-south-east facing, 70-110m a.s.l.
Soil: sandy, stony soil rich in fragmented granite rock, typical of Gallura
Vini training system: Guyot-trained on vertical trellis, 5,000 plants/ha
Harvest: hand-harvesting    Grape yield per hectare: 40-50 q/ha
Firts vintage: 2003             Release for sale: 3 years after harvest
Ageing potential: 8-10 years after release for sale
Colour: bright straw-yellow with greeny-golden hues, slightly hazy
Aroma: intense opening with floral sensations and hints of honey, citrus fruit, aromatic herbs, saltiness and lavender, alternating and blending and reappearing in a harmonious sequence.
Flavour: rounded, lively and complex; the freshness, fruit and minerals blend in a single cohesive texture and provide a beautifully lingering finish.