Sardus Pater is a historic cooperative winery located on the island of Sant’Antioco in the south-west of Sardinia, founded in 1949 and beginning wine production in 1955. Rooted in local tradition, the winery brings together around 200 growers cultivating hundreds of hectares of vineyards, many of which are old, low-yielding vines planted in sandy soils that produce high-quality grapes. Sardus Pater is especially known for its focus on the Carignano grape, the key variety behind the renowned Carignano del Sulcis wines, while also producing Vermentino and smaller quantities of other traditional Sardinian varietals. Its name is inspired by Sardus Pater, a mythological figure considered the “father” of the Sardinian people, reflecting the winery’s deep connection to the island’s cultural heritage.
Through the years wine production has been enhanced, focusing especially on Carignano grapes variety.
Grapes, supplied by 200 associates, come from a 300 hectares area planted with vines. There are mainly Carignano vineyards and the most ancient ones are located on Sant’Antioco Island. They date back to at least 50 years, planted on sandy soil with low yields per hectare, producing top quality grapes. Out of these vineyards the Winery produces its most refined red wines. Since 1994 grape harvest the winery starts producing also Vermentino. There is also a limited but very well cared for production of Moscato and Nasco, cultivated in ungrafted vineyards, and Monica and Cannonau. Every bottle produced comes from an accurate selection of grapes and a careful wine-making, to guarantee customers have a top quality wine.
