La Contralta Wine Cellar
La Contralta Wine Cellar
La Contralta is born in a place of rare beauty that commands respect. The name comes from that of a small beach near one of the two farms of the Estate, located under the natural landmark of the Roccia dell’Orso (Bear Rock), facing the Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast), in Palau. It is this corner of the sea of north-eastern Sardinia that has given its name to the winery whose focus is exclusively on the native vines of Vermentino, Cannonau and Carignano.
La Contralta is much more than a winery: it is a visionary project whose aim is to enhance the land, the traditional grape varieties of the island, and the men and women who live and love it by ensuring the commitment and involvement of everyone in the business. It is a new entity that wants to use all that Sardinia’s nature has to offer: granite, winds, Mediterranean maquis, sun, salt. La Contralta offers technical and scientific knowledge, work,experience and intuition. The company motto is “wine minimalism".
Our values
AUTHENTICITY: We believe in a production that goes beyond the mainstream. We believe in overcoming the boundaries of geography and labels in order to offer authentic experiences and wines that satisfy the soul.
SUSTAINABILITY: We believe in the principles of lutte raisonnée and biodiversity. We want to leave clean and unpolluted land to our descendants.
ETHICS: We believe in respect for the land, in a minimal approach, which translates into our agronomic philosophy.
INCLUSIVENESS: We believe in the integration of and balance between history, culture, knowledge and intuition. The contribution of the people who believe in this project is indispensable and irreplaceable.
The Winery
The new winery in Enas is conceived for the vinification of our wines but also for the hospitality of our guests. It is located on the hills that dominate the Gulf of Olbia, just few miles away from the town, port and airport. The view goes from the Castle of Enas to the Castle of Pedres, from the rocks of Capo Figari to the island of Tavolara. The vineyards are surrounded by a natural amphitheatre made of hills with vines and Mediterranean vegetation. It is possible to visit the winery and taste our wines, preferably under reservation. Our staff will be happy to guide you in a relaxed and enjoyable ambience.
Opening hours Winter 2022: Monday to Friday: 9am – 1pm / 2:30pm – 5pm
Opening hours Spring-Summer 2022: To be confirmed
S.p. 66 Enas-Loiri Porto San Paolo
We appreciate your booking via: visite@lacontralta.it
Ph: +39 349 6806547
The “Stazzo"
Our farmhouse in Palau is open in Spring and Summer time to introduce you to the world of Contralta and taste our wines in combination with specially-selected local produce. In a serene and relaxing atmosphere, with a view that extends from the Maddalena Islands to the Costa Smeralda, you will experience direct contact with the pristine natural environment, between land, sky and sea.
Opening hours:
From 1st October closed in autumn/winter
Via Villaggio degli Svedesi 1, s.p. 121, Loc. le Saline, Palau
We appreciate your booking via: visite@lacontralta.it Ph: +39 349 6806547
