Arborea DOC: Red Grape SangioveseWine Composition: white wine is Trebbiano (Wh, WhSw, WhFr, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Trebbiano (Romagnolo or Toscano) + OANWG Rosato wine is Sangiovese (Ro): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OANRG Red wine is Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OANRG. Minimum alcohol levels are: 10.5% for Trebbiano; 11.0% for…
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Alghero DOC
Alghero DOC: White Grape are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Torbato, Vermentino and Red Grape are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Merlot, Sangiovese. Alcohol levels: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Bianco frizzante, Vermentino, and Rosato; 11.0% for Rosso, most varietals (except Vermentino and Cabernet), and Novello; 11.5% for Cabernet and Spumante; 12.0% for Rosso…
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Monica
Monica is a grape found in Sardinia and it gives easy-drinking, yet interesting perfumed wines. It is the third most planted variety in the island. We are working on this Monica grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of…
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Carignano
Carignano is a grape found mainly in the South of Sardinia. It may have been brought on the island by the Spaniard who reigned there for centuries. We are working on this Carignano grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com…
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Cannonau
Cannonau is the signature red grape of Sardinia. It is identical to the French Grenache and the Spanish Garnacha, but it seems like the origin is actually from Italy. We are working on this Cannonau grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…
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Cagnulari
Cagnulari is a grape from Sardinia. It looks similar to Bovale Sardo but they are not identical. It grows around the city of Sassari in the North-East of the island. We are working on this Cagnulari grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for…
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Bovale Sardo
Bovale Sardo is a grape found in Sardinia and it is planted mainly in the South, around Cagliari. It is often blended with Cannonau and Carignano. We are working on this Bovale Sardo grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com…
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Vernaccia di Oristano
Vernaccia di Oristano is a grape cultivated in the province of Oristano in Sardinia. The name refers both to the grape and the wine that is produced. We are working on this Vernaccia di Oristano grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info…
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Nuragus
Nuragus is a grape that grows in Sardinia and its name is very similar to Nuraghe, the ancient megalithic structures dated in the Nuragic Age (1900- 730 B.C.) which are the symbol of this region. We are working on this Nuragus grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail…
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Vermentino
Vermentino (ver men TEE noh) is the most famous white grape of Sardinia, also planted on the Tuscan Coast. In Piedmont, the same variety is known with the name “Favorita”. We are working on this Vermentino grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…