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Cantina Mesa

This is one of the most exciting new wineries to come out of Sardinia in two decades. It is the brainchild of Gavino Sanna, a Sardinian who has lived in Milan for the past 50 years, where he built up one of Italy’s most successful advertising agencies. On a whim, he decided to sell the agency and seek new challenges. One of these challenges was the creation of a winery in Sulcis in southwestern Sardinia. As might be expected from someone with Sanna’s background, the labels are striking. He has also ensured that the contents are equally striking. Stefano Cova, a young winemaker from Trentino, took over with the 2008 vintage, improving on an already high level of quality. The Primo Bianco is a crisp, unoaked 100% Vermentino, while the unoaked Primo Scuro is 100% Cannonau and the unoaked Primo Rosso is a blend of Carignano and Syrah. The Giunco Vermentino is rich, aromatic, minerally and astonishingly fresh, while the unoaked Buio Carignano del Sulcis is ripe, juicy and vibrant. These are exciting, characterful wines that offer superb value.