\n\t\tAbout Us<\/span>Our Story<\/h1>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\nPala Estate was founded in Sardinia, Italy, in 1950 with the first harvest by Salvatore Pala.<\/p>\n
The tradition continues today under the ownership of Lia Tolaini-Banville and her family. The Pala team; Severino Concu, Amalia Dess\u00ec, Alessandro Pedini and Giandomenico Zedde, share the vision of producing the highest quality, most authentic wines possible that reflect the terroir of Serdiana.<\/p>\n
“<\/span>As a winery owner, I have always believed that great wines begin with a deep connection to the land. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve chosen to champion the\u00a0rich, untamed terroir of Sardegna\u2014an island whose vines have been nurtured by centuries of history and tradition. It is here, amidst the rugged landscapes and the Mediterranean climate, that I\u2019ve found a place unlike any other\u2014one that not only produces exceptional wines but tells the story of a\u00a0unique island, its people, and its heritage. This is a dream that has been in the making for over 10 years; to produce wines that are made from these world class indigenous varietals and to represent the land of Sardegna on the world stage.<\/span>“<\/span> – <\/span>Lia Tolaini-Banville<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div> [vc_single_image image=”4882″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Alexander, Lia, Alicia and Matthew<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tTimeline Story<\/h1>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div> \n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>1950<\/div>First harvest at Pala<\/span>It was 1950 when Salvatore Pala, son of Battistino made his first wine coming from the grapes of his own vineyards in the Serdiana countryside with the idea to make some good wine to be sold.\nThe white wine was made from Nuragus grapes while the red was made from Monica and Pascale grapes.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_1972.jpg\")
<\/div>1972<\/div>Pala\u2019s red wine Monica grapes became a D.O.C.<\/span>Pala\u2019s red wine, the one from Monica grapes became a D.O.C. Monica di Cagliari.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_1974.jpg\")
<\/div>1974<\/div>Nuragus wine became a D.O.C.<\/span>Two years later Nuragus wine became a D.O.C. Nuragus di Cagliari.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_1999.jpg\")
<\/div>1999<\/div>First Entemari vintage made and first Cannonau Triente Vintage<\/span>First Entemari vintage made and first Cannonau Triente Vintage.\nThe Family decides to make the definitive leap in quality and to sell its wines at the best restaurants, nationally and internationally appointing Fabio Angius for it.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_2000.jpg\")
<\/div>2000<\/div>First Vinitaly fair for Pala<\/span>First Vinitaly fair for Pala... in reflection of that the first export ever made by Pala to Brazil, Germany and the United Kingdom\u2026 now Pala wines are available throughout the world\u2026 and maybe at your favorite restaurant too.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_2001.jpg\")
<\/div>2001<\/div>First vintage for Silenzi rosso and Silenzi bianco<\/span>First vintage for Silenzi rosso and Silenzi bianco<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_2003.jpg\")
<\/div>2003<\/div>The family bought the first vineyard in the Terralba area<\/span>The family bought the first vineyard, 126 years old, in the Terralba area\u2026 a total of 10 acres now with some of the oldest vines of the island. The ungrafted Bovale white sands vineyards from where the grapes of Essentija, the first ever made pure Bovale, come from.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_2005.jpg\")
<\/div>2005<\/div>First vintage for Stellato<\/span>First vintage for Stellato. It will become one of the most famous wines from Pala. The first vintage is sold out in 45 days from its release.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_2007.jpg\")
<\/div>2007<\/div>The first rose ever made from Pala<\/span>The first rose ever made from Pala came after Stellato\u2019s success. Chiaro di Stelle, the ros\u00e9 that will conquer the Gold Medal at the Ros\u00e9 du Monde Competition held in Bordeaux, France.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_2010.jpg\")
<\/div>2010<\/div>Pala is the winner of the Special Packaging Award<\/span>A total label restyling sees the end of the use of the names Crabilis, Triente, Elima, Salnico.. they\u2019ll become simply Vermentino, Nuragus, Monica and Cannonau I Fiori di Pala.\nPala is the winner of the Special Packaging Award at the International Packaging Competition at Vinitaly.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_2011.jpg\")
<\/div>2011<\/div>First vintage release for Siray and Thesys<\/span>First vintage release for Siray that will be rebranded later in Siyr, and first vintage for Thesys.\nFirst harvest for the Cannonau Riserva.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_2013.jpg\")
<\/div>2013<\/div>Pala is awarded as Emerging Winery of the Year 2014<\/span>Cannonau Riserva upon its release became the first Cannonau from the south-Sardinia to be awarded with the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso.\nPala is awarded as Emerging Winery of the Year 2014 from Gambero Rosso<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_2015.jpg\")
<\/div>2015<\/div>First Tre Bicchieri award for Stellato<\/span>First Tre Bicchieri award for Stellato, first Vermentino produced in south-Sardinia to be awarded from Gambero Rosso\u2026 still the only one.<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.pala.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/story_2020.jpg\")
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Pala Estate was founded in Sardinia, Italy, in 1950 with the first harvest by Salvatore Pala.<\/p>\n
The tradition continues today under the ownership of Lia Tolaini-Banville and her family. The Pala team; Severino Concu, Amalia Dess\u00ec, Alessandro Pedini and Giandomenico Zedde, share the vision of producing the highest quality, most authentic wines possible that reflect the terroir of Serdiana.<\/p>\n
“<\/span>As a winery owner, I have always believed that great wines begin with a deep connection to the land. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve chosen to champion the\u00a0rich, untamed terroir of Sardegna\u2014an island whose vines have been nurtured by centuries of history and tradition. It is here, amidst the rugged landscapes and the Mediterranean climate, that I\u2019ve found a place unlike any other\u2014one that not only produces exceptional wines but tells the story of a\u00a0unique island, its people, and its heritage. This is a dream that has been in the making for over 10 years; to produce wines that are made from these world class indigenous varietals and to represent the land of Sardegna on the world stage.<\/span>“<\/span> – <\/span>Lia Tolaini-Banville<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div> [vc_single_image image=”4882″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Alexander, Lia, Alicia and Matthew<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_video link=”https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1179863054?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479%22″ align=”center” title=”Discover Our Story”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1601541712870{margin-bottom: 100px !important;padding-top: 3em !important;padding-bottom: 10em !important;}”][vc_column]\n\tTimeline Story<\/h1>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div> \n\t
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