Sardinia

Sardinian wine is produced in one of the most interesting areas of Italy from a wine-making point of view, not only for the territory, divided between the Mediterranean climate of the coasts and the temperate one of the interior, but above all for the massive presence of native grapes. Unique, to the point of being one of the few areas in the world where there are still ungrafted grapes, this region is full of contrasts, with the vineyards of Carignano del Sulcis that have their roots in the sand of the coast and only one DOCG in the whole region. Small and large producers have made Sardinian wines known all over the world, with authentic jewels acclaimed by the public and critics such as Turriga by Argiolas and Terre Brune by Santadi.

Sardinian white wines

Vermentino is certainly the most famous Sardinian white wine, although it is necessary to distinguish between Vermentino di Sardegna Doc, which can be produced throughout the region, and Vermentino di Gallura, the only DOCG in Sardinia, born in the provinces of Olbia Tempio and Sassari. , which is not only one of the best white wines in Italy, but is produced in different types, including sparkling wine and passito. Notable expressions of the territory are also the Nasco and the Nuragus of Cagliari, and above all the Vernaccia di Oristano, a complex white also ideal for long aging. Excellent results from native white berried grapes both for Metodo Classico and Charmat method sparkling wines, such as Torbato and Vermentino, and for dessert wines, such as Malvasia di Bosa and Moscato di Sardegna.

Sardinian red wines

The most famous Sardinian red wine is undoubtedly Cannonau, brought to the island by the Spaniards (where it is still known as Alicante), which is divided into classic (if grown throughout the Nuorese and Ogliastra area) and in sub-areas Oliena, Jerzu and Capo Ferrato. The other autochthonous red berried grape is Carignano del Sulcis, which gives life to red and rosé wines, which in the appellation are also available in the Riserva, Superiore, Novello and Passito types. Not to be forgotten then, the red berried grapes such as Bovale and Cagnulari which, grown as sapling, are vinified in purity for very typical reds, and combined with other grapes in appellations such as Cagliari Doc and Terralba Doc. Last but not least the red Monica is important, which seems to have arrived in Sardinia thanks to the Camaldolese monks around the year 1000 and which is now produced all over the island.

What are the Sardinian DOCG wines?

In Sardinia there is only one DOCG and it is Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, but there are 19 DOCs and 15 IGTs capable of satisfying all palates. The most famous appellations are undoubtedly the Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, the Cannonau di Sardegna DOC and the Carignano del Sulcis DOC, but there is no shortage of excellence even among sweet wines with authentic gems such as Malvasia di Bosa DOC and Moscato di Sorso- Sennori DOC.

What are the best Sardinian wines?

The best Sardinian wines famous all over the world are the Terre Brune di Santadi, a masterpiece given to the island by the great enologist Giacomo Tachis, the Turriga di Argiolas, awarded by national and international guides and the Marchese di Villamarina, but also with white wines such as the Vermentino of Capichera.

What is the best match for a typical Sardinian red wine?

Sardinian red wines, so rich in character and with well-present tannins, are perfect in combination with complex and structured dishes, such as aged cheeses and above all meat dishes. Perfect with the taste of grilled meat, whether it is pork and beef, whether it is game and wild boar, they are definitely to be tried with aged cheeses and rustic dishes rich in taste, especially in the case of reserves or long-lasting wines ageing like Turriga.