Sardinia

Winemaking in Sardinia dates back to the Nuragic period which existed during the bronze age! The Phoenicians, the Romans, the Bizantines, the Tuscan and Genoese Signories, the Benedectine and Camaldolite monks, the Spanish and the Piedmontese all have a place in the history of Sardinian wine making. The landscape is never monotonous, often shows and often hides the ancient events of its origins which are among the most unique of the Mediterranean. Vermentino is widely planted, producing fresh, clean wines such as Vermentino di Gallura. It is Sardinia’s on DOCG region, but one of only four white Italian wines to be awarded DOCG status. Many of Sardinia’s red wines also show the Spanish influence on the island. Cannonau is an important varietal, a grape that is related to Spain’s Garnacha. Cannonau, as well as Monica, another grape of Spanish origin, are used to make both dry and sweet wines, although winemakers are moving away from the sweet, strong style in favour of quality dry wines. Similarly the Spanish Carignano grape performs well, with some excellent wines emerging from the DOC of Carignano del Sulcis in the South West.

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Vigne Surrau Vermentino di Gallura Branu

75 cl

This is a fresh, fruity wine best enjoyed when young. Made from one of only four Italian white grape..

€17.99 Ex Tax: €14.63

Vigne Surrau Vermentino di Gallura Sciala

75 cl

A wonderful Vermentino di Gallura made from the best grapes in the valley of Surrau. This is a full ..

€20.99 Ex Tax: €17.07