Wines of Sardinia: The best Sardinian wines at unbeatable prices

Sardinia, considered one of the most beautiful islands in the world because of its unspoilt beaches and crystal-clear waters, has a remarkable wine production. It is no coincidence that huge expanses of vineyards are scattered all over the place, growing luxuriantly thanks to the mild and breezy climate. Moreover, Sardinia is also rich in autochthonous vines in addition to the international ones that were planted in the 18th century by the Aragonese and therefore represent the strong point in Sardinian wine production. These are vines such as Vermentino and Cannonau, true emblems of the island. Alongside these, another very important grape variety is Vernaccia di Oristano, followed by Nuragus, Carignano, Sangiovese, Nieuddu, Malvasia and Manzoni Bianco . Despite having only one Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG), Sardinia can boast no less than 17 Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC). Among the best Sardinian wines on xtraWine you can find many that have been awarded important prizes by Bibenda, Gambero Rosso and AIS, all from important wineries such as Sella & Mosca, Quartomoro, Contini, Argiolas and Capichera. As they are fairly structured red and white wines, they are ideal for meat and game dishes, but the particularity of Sardinian red wines lies also in their ability to adapt to more delicate dishes such as soups, fish and shellfish.

Sardinian Wines: A Millenary Tradition

A Mosaic of Viticultural Cultures

Sardinian wines, born in a land rich in natural wonders, represent the miraculous syncretism of ancient Nuragic, Semitic, Phoenician, Cretan and Roman traditions. Today, the modern valorisation of regional productions aims at international contexts, rediscovering ancient traditions and opening up to global and demanding markets. Thanks to the recovery of territorial traditions, producers have created masterpieces that are appreciated worldwide, as well as small productions that are in demand among enthusiasts.

A Millennial Legacy

Viticulture and wine production in Sardinia date back to the Iron Age, as evidenced by archaeological findings. The island independently developed wine production before the arrival of the Greeks.

Influences from the Past

During Roman and medieval times, important wine production emerged in the main Sardinian centres. Spanish influence led to the spread of the Carignano and Spanish Bovale grape varieties. Other populations, such as the Aragonese, Genoese, Pisans and Sabaudis, imported grape varieties and traditions.

A Productive Redemption

In recent decades, entrepreneurship has contributed to the revival of Sardinian wines, with the collaboration of prestigious oenologists such as Giacomo Tachis, promoter of the first Super Sardinian, and modern wineries such as Cantina Mesa, Argiolas, Sella & Mosca and Capichera. Some small artisan producers such as Dettori, Columbu and Sedilesu have preserved ancient traditions.

Famous Production Areas

The fame of Sardinian wines is linked to famous types such as Vermentino di Gallura, Carignano del Sulcis and Cannonau. However, numerous indigenous varieties such as Torbato, Nuragus, Nasco, Granazza, Malvasia Bianca and Vernaccia deserve more notoriety. The main production areas are Gallura, Alghero, Sulcis, Cagliari and the province of Nuoro.

Scents and Flavours of the Territory

The best Sardinian wines are characterised by great intensity, enhancing the Mediterranean and island profile. From the intense aromas of myrtle, shrubs and red fruit of Cannonau to the marine freshness of Torbato and the sunny warmth of Malvasia di Bosa. The whites are paired with seafood specialities such as mullet roe and lobster, while the full-bodied reds go well with roast porceddu and typical pecorino cheese.

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國家名稱 Italy
歷史 薩丁尼亞 (Sardinians) 是腓尼基人 (Phoenicians) 的殖民地。腓尼基人和希臘人曾在此殖民，後者稱其為 Ienusa，因為其地理形狀酷似人腳的形狀。
佩克山 68
佩克山 14
普通圓點 18
土壤和氣候 薩丁尼亞的氣候屬於地中海氣候。夏季長、炎熱、乾燥且多風；冬季短、多雨但不寒冷，除了最高的地區。沿海地區的年平均溫度為 18 °C，而內陸地區則為 14 °C，溫度波動也較大。秋冬季降雨量一般，春季降雨量稀少，夏季幾乎沒有降雨，但二月至三月間可能會有大雨、寒風和相當劇烈的溫度波動，這可能會損害葡萄植株的蘇醒。主要風向是來自西北的 mistral 風，主要影響島嶼的西部，而熱旋風 garbino 和 scirocco 則吹襲南部海岸。
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典型菜餚 儘管薩丁尼亞是一個島嶼，但並非漁民的土地，最道地的薩丁尼亞美食是腹地的美食，與平原和山區人民的風俗和美食習慣有關。薩丁尼亞美食主要以義大利麵、湯、麵包、洋薊和蕃茄等蔬菜、羊肉、绵羊肉、羔羊肉、山羊肉以及豬肉和牛肉為主，這些肉類都是在廣闊的牧場上精耕細作所獲得的。最著名的開胃菜是 bottarga，將音或烏魚蛋曬乾，切成薄片放在烤麵包片上，也可作為美味可口的第一道菜的調味品。有許多以海鮮為主的沙拉，例如海鮮、龍蝦或煮章魚，搭配油、鹽、胡椒和檸檬。還有許多醃製肉類，包括來自 Teulada 的野豬火腿、山羊和绵羊火腿，以及來自 Irgoli 的香腸。在第一道菜中，最有代表性的是 mallereddus，小團子配上野豬肉醬汁，或是馬鈴薯、洋蔥和磨碎的佩科里諾起司。此外，用硬質小麥粉加水和成的麵團在織針上擰成的 maccarones 也很美味，可搭配意大利乳清酪或肉醬。甜點通常加入蜂蜜和起司，油炸後淋上蜂蜜食用，大多是草莓樹蜂蜜。有加了杏仁、核桃和葡萄乾的意大利乳清蛋糕，有加了麵粉、糖、蛋、釀酒酵母、意大利乳清干酪、馬鈴薯和橘子皮的 zippulas。
典型產品 甜酒是薩丁尼亞最棒的葡萄酒之一，僅少量出口：麝香葡萄酒、麥爾瓦西亞葡萄酒和奧里斯塔諾葡萄酒（vernaccia di Oristano）。Cannonau 是一種具有潛力的高品質變色龍葡萄，可以釀造出甜型或乾型、紅型或桃紅型葡萄酒。Cannonau di Sardegna 可能是其最成功的表現，紅寶石般的顏色隨著陳年漸漸變為石榴紅色，散發著怡人的葡萄和成熟紅色水果香氣，並帶有鹹味和溫暖的口感。Vermentino di Sardegna 是薩丁尼亞最典型的白葡萄品種，但在利古里海岸（稱為 pigato）以及整個法國南部也有出產。產於東北部的 Vermentino di Gallura 是薩丁尼亞最好的 DOCG，是由於炎熱、乾燥的土壤和海風的共同作用，使得 Vermentino 葡萄極度集中所釀成的；最成功的紅酒是 Carignano del Sulcis DOC，產於島嶼的西南端，由產量令人滿意的陳年佳麗葡萄釀製而成。