Few wines in Italy carry the mystique — and scarcity — of Malvasia di Bosa DOC, a golden-hued dessert wine from the coastal hills of western Sardinia. Produced from the ancient Malvasia grape, it offers aromas of dried apricot, orange blossom, and Mediterranean herbs, all wrapped in a gentle almond…
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Moscato di Sorso-Sennori DOC – Sardinia’s Sweet Muscat Wine Guide & Pairings (2025)
What is Moscato di Sorso-Sennori DOC? Moscato di Sorso-Sennori DOC is a Sardinian sweet Muscat wine from the towns of Sorso and Sennori near the Gulf of Asinara. Made with at least 90% Moscato Bianco, it comes in four styles—still Bianco, sparkling Spumante, Passito (dessert), and Liquoroso (fortified)—all revered for…
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Moscato di Sardegna DOC – Sardinia’s Sweet Muscat Wine Guide & Pairings (2025)
What is Moscato di Sardegna DOC? Moscato di Sardegna DOC is a celebrated Italian sweet wine made exclusively from the Moscato Bianco grape, also known internationally as Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Found across the island of Sardinia, this golden-hued wine bursts with aromas of orange blossom, honey, and sun-warmed…
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Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC: White Grape is VernacciaBianco (Wh): 100% Vernaccia di Oristano, Liquoroso (WhFo, WhFoSw): 100% Vernaccia di Oristano, Superiore (Bianco), Riserva (Superiore) The Minimum alcohol level is 15.0% for Bianco; 15.5% for Superiore and Riserva; 16.5% for Liquoroso We are working on this Vernaccia di Oristano DOC appellation description.Please…
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Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC: White Grape is VermentinoBianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OANWG, Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OANWG, Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Spumante (11.0% potential); 10.5% for Bianco We are working on this Vermentino di Sardegna DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an…
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Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG:White Grape is VermentinoBianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 95% Vermentino + OANWG, Superiore (Bianco), Spumante (WhSp, WhSpSw): Minimum 95% Vermentino + OANWG, Vendemmia Tardiva (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 95% Vermentino + OANWG, Passito (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 95% Vermentino + OANWG. The Minimum alcohol level si 10.5% for Bianco frizzante…
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Sardegna Semidano DOC
Sardegna Semidano DOC: White Grape is SemidanoBianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Semidano + OANWG, Superiore (Bianco), Spumante (WhSp, WhSpSw): Minimum 85% Semidano + OANWG, Passito (WhSw): Minimum 85% Semidano + OANWG Production area is Mogoro. The Minimum alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Bianco from subzone Mogoro and Spumante; 13.0% for Superiore;…
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Nuragus di Cagliari DOC
Nuragus di Cagliari DOC: White Grape is NuragusBianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Nuragus + OAWG. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% We are working on this Nuragus di Cagliari DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime,…
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Nasco di Cagliari DOC
Nasco di Cagliari DOC:White Grapes are Moscato, Nasco Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 95% Nasco + OAG, Liquoroso (WhFo, WhFoSw): Minimum 95% Nasco + OAG, Riserva (Liquoroso) The Minimum alcohol level is 13.5% potential for Bianco; 17.5% potential for Liquoroso and Riserva We are working on this Nasco di Cagliari DOC…
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Monica di Sardegna DOC
Monica di Sardegna DOC:Red Grape Varieties: MonicaRosso (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Monica + OANRG, Superiore (Rosso) Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Superiore We are working on this Monica di Sardegna DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com…