The vineyards lie within the “Badde Nigolosu” cru, a natural amphitheatre 250–300 metres above sea level overlooking the Gulf of Asinara, shaped by its unique soil and microclimate.
The history of Tenute Dettori is deeply rooted in the Romangia region of north-western Sardinia, near Sennori. The Dettori family has been engaged in agriculture here for many generations; sheep farming and viticulture were already part of their work in the early 20th century.
The 1970s and 1980s marked an important turning point: in 1981 the family began bottling part of their wine production for the first time, rather than selling it solely in large containers. At the same time, their awareness and philosophy of winemaking evolved: old vines, traditional varieties such as Cannonau (locally known as “Retagliadu Nieddu”) and Vermentino, along with biodynamic practices, increasingly became the core of their approach.
Today, Alessandro Dettori – economist and oenologist – leads the estate and consistently carries this philosophy forward: bush-trained vines (alberello), biodynamic cultivation, hand-harvesting, spontaneous fermentation, no additives, and ageing in concrete.
The estate is certified organic and biodynamic. The vineyards lie within the “Badde Nigolosu” cru, a natural amphitheatre 250–300 metres above sea level overlooking the Gulf of Asinara, shaped by its unique soil and microclimate. Each wine is closely tied to a specific parcel or “clos” concept: the grapes come exclusively from their own vineyards, and each bottling carries the name of the parcel it originates from (e.g., “Tuderi”, “Tenores”, “Chimbanta”).
