di Sardegna

The Cannonau (Grenache) di Sardegna appellation stretches 260 km, from Sulcis and Cagliari (south) to Gallura (north), and has existed since 1972. Production under this appellation accounts for approximately 20% of Sardinian wines. This appellation includes red, rosé, reserve, and fortified wines. Reserve wines must have a minimum alcohol content of 13% and have been aged for at least 2 years before being sold. Sweet dessert wines have an alcohol content between 17.5% and 20%. Wines from this appellation are rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols and have attracted consumers’ attention in recent years: these compounds are rich in antioxidants and thus beneficial for heart health.

The Vermentino di Sardegna appellation (which may also be known as Vermentino di Gallura) covers the entire island of Sardinia and includes complex, well-balanced white wines made from at least 95% Vermentino. There are several types of wines under this appellation: Superiore, sparkling, Passito, and Vendange Tardive.