Tenute Olbios

🍷 Winery Walkthrough: Tenute Olbios

A “Power Suits & Wine Boots” Field Note

📍 Location: Gallura, Sardinia, Italy

🗓️ Date Visited: May 2022

👢 Boots on the Ground: Melissa & Freddy

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🌿 First Impressions:

We arrived in Sardinia and climbed into a tuk tuk truck that carried us through olive groves and rolling hills toward Tenute Olbios. As we pulled up to the stone estate just outside Olbia, it felt like we had stumbled into a hidden retreat. The breeze, the view of Tavolara Island, and the warmth of the welcome set the tone right away.

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🏡 Generations, Caves, and Conversation:

Tenute Olbios may have been founded in 2003, but the story goes back further. The vines were planted by the founder’s grandfather, and that sense of generational care is felt everywhere. We explored the granite-walled cellar with its naturally cool, cave-like air, and spent time with the family hearing how they blend tradition with innovation. Nothing felt staged. It was a real window into a working, passionate family operation.

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🍷 What We Sipped:

Their Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Lupus in Fabula, was the star of the show — fresh, elegant, and mineral-driven with notes of citrus zest, pear, and wildflowers. We also tried Cangrande.17, a native red blend that delivered juicy red fruit, soft tannins, and herbal complexity. Both wines told the story of the land and felt unmistakably Sardinian.

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🍽️ Pairing Vibe:

These wines were made for:

• Grilled sea bass or octopus on the coast

• Slow lamb ragù with fresh herbs and cracked pepper

• A relaxed outdoor table with people you love and nowhere to be

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🛋️ The Experience:

Every detail felt intentional, from the organic dry-farming to the crystal glass corks used to seal each bottle. Tenute Olbios doesn’t chase flash — it radiates quiet confidence. The tasting room, framed with olive wood and granite, overlooks the vineyards and sea. It was one of the most honest, beautiful winery experiences we’ve had.

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💡 What We Took With Us:

• A deep respect for Sardinia’s granite soil and coastal terroir

• A reminder that modern techniques can enhance tradition when done with care

• A Vermentino obsession that has absolutely stuck with us

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❤️ Would We Go Back?

No doubt about it. Tenute Olbios offered more than just a tasting — it gave us an experience rooted in story, place, and craft. If we’re ever back in Sardinia, we’ll take the tuk tuk again without hesitation.