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Sardinia

Sardinia's rugged interior produces the warm, generous Cannonau (Grenache) of the west and crisp seaside Vermentino, in one of Italy's least-touristed wine regions.

🍷 Full-bodied red🍷 Crisp white

Fast facts

At a glance

AttributeDetail
ClimateMediterranean, windswept
GeographyLarge Mediterranean island west of Italy
Key appellationsCannonau di Sardegna · Vermentino di Sardegna · Carignano del Sulcis
Main grapesCannonau, Vermentino, Carignano, Nuragus
Famous forCannonau, Vermentino, Ancient viticulture

Grapes

Signature grapes of Sardinia

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Wine travel

Visiting Sardinia

Beautiful beaches and rugged hills, from the Costa Smeralda to the Gallura vineyards.

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