Zizzica 2022 Raica

aìca Zizzica – The Fresh Side of Sardinian Reds

A blend of native grapes

Zizzica is made from a mix of traditional Sardinian grapes: Pascale, Muristellu, and Bovale. Grown as bush vines, hand-harvested and gently vinified, these varieties reflect the raw character of Gallura’s land and granite-rich soils.

A light, easy-drinking red

This red wine is crafted to be fresh, bright, and approachable. A short skin maceration highlights the fruit without extracting too much tannin. Aged in stainless steel, it maintains its crisp, vibrant identity.

Smooth, fragrant, lively

Zizzica is light-bodied with soft tannins and expressive notes of red berries and subtle florals. It’s a wine that emphasizes drinkability and balance, rather than power.

Everyday pleasure

Perfect served slightly chilled, it pairs well with charcuterie, fresh cheeses, rustic dishes, or even pizza. Zizzica is a Sardinian red for any day of the week.

📌 Technical Sheet

• Producer: Raìca

• Region: Gallura, Sardinia (Italy)

• Grapes: Pascale, Muristellu, Bovale

• Vinification: short skin contact

• Aging: stainless steel

• Style: fresh, easy-drinking red

• Tannins: delicate

• Contains sulfites: yes

• Philosophy: no chemicals, no irrigation, minimal intervention

Raìca – Winemakers in Gallura, Between Granite and Mediterranean Wildness

A Viticulture Rooted in the Land and Respect

Raìca is a wine project deeply connected to the land of Gallura, in northern Sardinia. Our agricultural vision is based on three pillars: native grape varieties, bush-trained vines, and zero chemicals or irrigation. The vines grow wild, embraced by Mediterranean biodiversity, following the natural rhythm of the seasons, in symbiosis with the soil, the climate, and local fauna.

The Stick That Supports, the Memory That Guides

The name “Raìca” comes from the traditional heather wood stick used to support young vines. A humble but meaningful tool, once crafted by Gallura’s farmers from shrubs growing on the slopes of Mount Limbara. Its wood is unique: it does not decay and lasts for decades—just like our philosophy. We don’t know where this journey will take us, but we’re enjoying every step of it with passion.

Granitic Soil and Untamed Landscape

Our vineyards grow in a mosaic of wild olive trees, lentisk, holm oaks, and myrtle, where man is just a respectful caretaker. The soil is rich in granite fragments and colored stones, composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica, giving the wines their natural acidity and structure. This unique terroir, combined with dry, windy weather, shapes the character of each bottle.

A Natural Companion

Gallura’s wild and fragrant nature is more than its beaches and turquoise waters—its inland soul is worth discovering, especially in winter and spring. While working among the vines, we’re often joined by a quiet presence: the Sardinian Marginated Tortoise, known for the “skirt” that outlines its shell. A gentle reminder of the value of time, patience, and harmony with the environment.

📌 Technical Sheet – Raìca

• Region: Gallura, Sardinia (Italy)

• Altitude: 200–500 meters a.s.l.

• Grapes: Native varieties (e.g. Vermentino, Cannonau, Caricagiola)

• Training system: Traditional bush vines

• Soil: Decomposed granite, quartz, feldspar, mica

• Philosophy: No chemicals, no irrigation, spontaneous fermentation

• Biodiversity: High – Mediterranean flora and wild fauna

• Curiosity: Presence of the Sardinian Marginated Tortoise in the vineyards