It is always exciting to talk about wine when the recognition goes beyond organoleptic quality (that is, aromas, taste, balance) and also values the deeper identity a wine can express. That is why The WineHunter Award is not just any prize: it is considered by many professionals to be a true compass of Italian and international oenological excellence – a highly sought-after, selective, and rigorous accolade. Every year, thousands of labels are tasted blind by a commission of experts led by Helmuth Köcher. In 2025, among the gold medals shine two Sardinian gems by Ferruccio Deiana: the 2021 Sileno Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC and the 2022 Oirad Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, both awarded the prestigious The WineHunter Award GOLD.
The two golds awarded to Ferruccio Deiana are no coincidence: they are the result of a clear vision, rooted in tradition yet aiming straight at contemporary excellence. Founded in the early 1990s by Ferruccio Deiana, an oenologist of great sensitivity, the winery has always focused on enhancing the wine heritage of southern Sardinia, particularly the Parteolla area. Today, supported by the new generation and with a production that combines technical rigor and deep respect for terroir, the winery is among the most highly regarded ambassadors of Sardinian wine worldwide.
Winning GOLD at The WineHunter Award means entering an ideal map of excellence with an internationally recognized mark of quality. With Sileno Riserva and Oirad, the Ferruccio Deiana winery proudly represents Sardinia on the world stage.