The winery was founded in 1950 by a group of winemakers of Oliena in order to enhance the wine Cannonau. The culture of working and being together has dominated the decision to set up the cellar in the form of cooperatives, so as to give impetus to business but with profound social implications and especially to carry on the business philosophy based on quality rather than on profit, that distinguishes the Cantina since its establishment. The winery combines ancient methods handed down over time, the most advanced technologies of production.
The origins of Cannonau are somewhat uncertain. Until recently it was thought that it had been introduced in the island in the fifteenth century during the colonization of the Spaniards. However the discovery of grape seeds dating back to 3200 years ago in some sites nuragici have shown that the ancient art of making wine was present on the island long before the colonization of Iberian. The results of genetic tests on seeds found have demonstrated the indigenous origin of the grape cannonau and its ancient cultivation in the island.
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