Antichi Poderi Jerzu, `Telavè` Vermentino di Sardegna

The grapes used to produce Telavè come from vineyards located on gentle slopes along the coastline of the Ogliastra region. The proximity to the sea moderates temperatures, creating an ideal environment for the vines and slowing the ripening of the grapes, ultimately resulting in higher levels of acidity and concentration of flavour at harvest. The vineyards are south-facing and lie 350 - 450 metres above sea level on varied soils, mostly of calcareous - schist origin, upon which Vermentino thrives. The vines are 20 years old on average and trained in the Guyot system.

The 2025 growing season in Ogliastra was shaped by contrasts but ultimately delivered very promising quality. A mild, relatively dry winter was followed by a wet spring, particularly in the east of the island, which replenished water reserves and drove vigorous vegetative growth. Spring humidity brought downy mildew pressure, but careful vineyard work kept bunches clean and healthy. Summer turned hot and bright, with marked diurnal temperature swings helping to moderate the heat and preserve acidity in the grapes. Localised hail and a spell of drought in mid-August reduced yields in some exposed parcels, yet the surviving fruit reached harvest in excellent condition, combining ripe Mediterranean flavours with good structure and freshness.

Whole grapes were placed directly into the press for a gentle 6–8 hour cold maceration to extract delicate aromatics while preserving fruit purity. Soft pressing yielded 70–80% of the must, which was settled at 10°C in stainless steel before racking and controlled fermentation. The wine was then aged on fine lees for a minimum of three months to build body, texture and complexity, followed by at least one month of bottle maturation to fully integrate flavours and refine the aromatic profile.