Cannonau, Sardegna's most characteristic vine, has been documented on the island since the late Middle Ages. Its historical territories are Ogliastra and Barbagia. In the north, Vermentino runs from Olbia to Alghero, and Sardegna holds 80 percent of Italy's Vermentino vineyard area. In Gallura, Vermentino grows among granite hills and marine breezes. Vermentino di Gallura DOCG comes from the historical Gallura region and requires at least 95 percent Vermentino.
Vernaccia di Oristano was Sardegna's first recognised denomination, established in 1971. It matures oxidatively for three to four years in partly empty oak or chestnut casks. Central Mandrolisai makes red and rosé wines from Bovale sardo, Cannonau and Monica. In the south-west, Carignano is concentrated in Sulcis between the mountains and the sea. Carignano del Sulcis DOC requires at least 85 percent Carignano.
Inside the region
6 named areas
Each guide keeps its place within Sardegna clear, with a direct route back to the map.
- 01Alghero & North-West Coast2 producersAlghero & North-West Coast sits within Sardegna, Italy.
- 02Cagliari & Southern CampidanoNo producers listed yetCagliari & Southern Campidano sits within Sardegna, Italy.
- 03Gallura & North-EastNo producers listed yetGallura & North-East sits within Sardegna, Italy.
- 04Mandrolisai & Barbagia (Central Highlands)1 producerMandrolisai & Barbagia (Central Highlands) sits within Sardegna, Italy.
- 05Oristano & Campidano PlainNo producers listed yetOristano & Campidano Plain sits within Sardegna, Italy.
- 06Sulcis & Iglesiente (South-West)No producers listed yetSulcis & Iglesiente (South-West) sits within Sardegna, Italy.
Producer profiles
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- Cantina Santa Maria La PalmaLarge Sardinian cooperative near Alghero, founded in 1959 by 100 small farmers on reclaimed Nurra land. Makes Italy's best-selling Vermentino and a range of Cannonau reds.
- Cantina TeularjuFamily estate in Mamoiada, Barbagia, farming 8 hectares of Cannonau across four named single plots called Ghirada. Founded 2017 by Francesco Sedilesu and his sons. First vintage 2019. Organic farming, spontaneous fermentation, medium-weight wines built on granite, altitude, and bright acidity.
- Tenuta Sella & MoscaSardinia's largest wine estate, founded 1899 by a Piedmontese engineer and lawyer who reclaimed 520 hectares of scrubland at Alghero and built a workers' village that still stands inside the vineyard today.