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Best Sardinian Berries Types
Vermentino is a white grape variety predominantly grown in several Mediterranean wine regions, especially in Northern Italy and Sardinia. It is particularly known for producing crisp, aromatic white wines. Vermentino wines are known for their vibrant acidity and crispness.
They often exhibit aromatic notes of citrus (lemon, lime), green apple, pear, and stone fruits. Floral notes and hints of Mediterranean herbs are also common. The wines typically have a mineral character, sometimes with a saline quality reflecting the coastal vineyards where they are often grown.
VARIATIONS OF Vermentino
THE BEST Vermentino Wine Varieties
Semidano is a native Sardinian white grape variety. The grape has ancient origins, and though it was once quite common, it became a rarity after phylloxera destroyed most of its plantings. It was mostly replaced by more resistant and productive Nuragus.
Semidano is now mostly planted around Oristano. The grape is a part of Sardegna Semidano DOC—which includes dry, sparkling, and sweet passito styles—with a subzone Mogoro, which is considered the best for this white grape. Semidano produces straw-colored white wines with a fresh character and good acidity.
Nasco is one of the ancient Sardinian grapes believed to be native to the region. It is primarily grown in the south, around Cagliari. Varietal wines are mainly a part of Nasco di Cagliari DOC, which includes dry and fortified wines. Nasco is a very aromatic grape that gives some of its best results in dessert wines that usually have honey, apricot, and dry fruit aroma, often with a hint of spice, mineral character, and a good balance of acidity and sweetness.
Dry wines are balanced, elegant, and mineral, combining floral, fruity, and herbaceous notes. Sweet styles are best served with pastries and cheese, and dry Nasco wines pair well with seafood, appetizers, and light main courses.
Cagnulari is a red grape variety from Sardinia. Although it has been suggested that the grape is identical to Bovale Sardo, it is possible that the two varieties are only closely related. This relationship also indicates that Cagnulari could have Spanish origins.
In Sardinia, it is mostly cultivated around Sassari, and the area around Usini is its prime location. Cagnulari produces aromatic and well-structured red wines with a fruity aroma reminiscent of cherries, raspberries, and plums, often partnered with floral and herbal notes.
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