
Dettori
The Dettori Family has pioneered biodynamic farming and natural winemaking since 1860. Located in northern Sardinia, in a region called “Romangia” after the Roman colony that ruled these lands 2000 years ago, Alessandro Dettori’s “Badde Nigolosu” estate consists of 29 Ha (72 acres) of old vines (some more than 100 years old) of the traditional local varieties: Vermentino, Moscato, Pascale, Monica and the ancient, original clone of Cannonau, locally referred to as “Retagliadu Nieddu”. Soil composition is complex, combining loamy/sandy/limestone and volcanic soils generated over 3 geological eras. Alessandro wines are uncompromising like no others. Winemaking is essential: native yeasts fermentations in cement is followed by aging in cement. No oak is used. No sulfites are added and the wines are bottled straight from the vats, unfined and unfiltered. Suitable for vegans and best enjoyed cool (55F), these are the some of the most iconic Italian natural wines.
As Alessandro would say: “My wines are what they are, not what you want them to be”. Ipse Dixit!
Available Wines:
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"Renosu" Vino Bianco
A field blend of mostly Vermentino, with a small amount of Moscadeddu (Moscato Bianco). Native yeasts fermentation in cement vats, aged in bottle. Bottled straight from the vat, without any fining nor filtering. “Renosu” means “from sandy soils”.
A true Mediterranean white, offering fragrant notes of ripe pear, nectarine, white flowers, fennel and mediterranean shrub. No sulfites added, suitable for vegans. Serve at 55F.
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"Renosu" Vino Rosso
A blend of the traditional grape varieties of Romangia: Pascale, Cannonau and Monica, on various proportions depending on the vintage. Fermented with native yeasts in cement vats, without temperature control. Bottled straight from the vats without any fining or filtering. No sulfites added. Suitable for Vegans. “Renosu” means “from sandy soils”.
The quintessential everyday Mediterranean red, to be served cool (55F), along side medium-aged cheeses and cured meats, stewed lamb and rabbit. So versatile that can be also paired with fatty seafood like grilled swordfish, baby octopus in tomato sauce, and tasty Cioppino .
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"Dettori Bianco" Vermentino Romangia IGT
100% Vermentino, fermented with native yeasts in cement vats, without any temperature control. Bottled from the vat without fining or filtering. No sulfites added, serve at 55F. Suitable for vegans.
A unique, idiosyncratic take on a classic Mediterranean white. At once succulent and firm, complex and vibrant, with a crisp acidity supporting a medley of flavors. Tangerine peel, candied apricot, dandelion honey, helichrysum, macerated flowers are followed by hints of ginger and white pepper. A true icon among Italian natural white wines.
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"Ottomarzo" Pascale Romangia IGT
100% Pascale, a native grape of Romangia. Dedicated to Alessandro’s Father Giovanni Dettori, who was born on March 8th 1920. Fermented in cement vats and bottled without fining or filtering. No sulfites added. Suitable for Vegans.
This is an opulent, full-bodied, even muscular red offering layers of ripe berry aromas, wild myrtle, Mediterranean scrub and spice box. Definitely perfect for richer fare, serve at 55F.
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"Tuderi" Cannonau Romangia IGT
100% Retagliadu Nieddu, an ancient biotype of Cannonau, from the “Tuderi” Single Vineyard. These are some of the oldest vines in the estate. Fermented with native yeasts in cement vats, without temperature control. Bottled straight from the vats, without fining nor filtering. No sulfites added, suitable for vegans. Serve at55F.
Perhaps Dettori’s most recognized Cannonau, Tuderi is Badde Nigolosu’s in a glass: layers of ripe wild berries are wrapped in Mediterranean herbs, olive tapenade, rosemary and thyme, and followed by a vibrant backbone of crushed stones.

Alessandro Dettori and his iconic wines

Dettori's Badde Nigolosu at Sunset

Giuseppe LoCascio and Alessandro Dettori
The view from Dettori's Badde Nigolosu