Filo Unico - Ariu
The Filo Unico wine represents the most intimate and rigorous interpretation that winemaker Ruggero Ariu has chosen to dedicate to his native territory, Marmilla. This wine project was born in Mogoro, an area of Sardinia renowned for its vocation for cultivating rare and precious grape varieties. The winery's philosophy is based on the concept of "weaving wine", drawing a parallel between the ancient art of weaving in Mogoro and the creation of a wine work in which every row of vines represents an essential thread. In this sense, Filo Unico celebrates Semidano di Mogoro, a grape variety that once risked extinction and now finds one of its finest expressions in this label, capable of conveying the savoury character of the sandy soils and the influence of sea breezes that travel inland from the Gulf of Oristano.
The artisanal production begins with meticulous vineyard management, where low yields per hectare ensure exceptional aromatic concentration. The harvest is carried out exclusively by hand, allowing the best bunches to be selected at the moment of perfect technological and phenolic ripeness. Once in the winery, the process continues with gentle pressing designed to preserve the fragrance of the primary aromas. The choice to use stainless steel for fermentation and subsequent ageing reflects the desire not to mask the grape variety's identity with woody notes. Instead, prolonged contact with its own fine lees gives the wine structure, complexity and remarkable ageing potential. The result is a Sardinian white wine of great character, with an alcohol content of 13%, distinguished by a crystalline and deeply terroir-driven sensory profile.
On tasting, Filo Unico displays an intense straw-yellow colour enriched by golden highlights. The aromatic bouquet is a harmonious blend of broom, chamomile and nuances of exotic fruit, with a balsamic finish reminiscent of the Mediterranean maquis. On the palate, the structure is firm and enveloping, supported by natural freshness and a savoury trail that extends the finish. An interesting detail about this wine lies in its name: the "single thread" is the thread connecting the winemaker to his land, but it also recalls the rarity of the Semidano grape variety, cultivated in an extremely limited area. To fully appreciate its nuances, it is recommended with dishes from Sardinian cuisine based on fish and shellfish, or with medium-aged Sardinian Pecorino cheeses typical of the Mogoro area. Its elegance also makes it an excellent meditation wine, capable of evolving beautifully in the bottle over the years.
