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Tasting Note: Deminera 2021 – Sa Defenza – Vino Rosso
This tasting note is dedicated to Deminera, a distinctive red wine produced by Sa Defenza, one of the pioneers of Sardinia’s emerging low-intervention wine movement. Deminera is an artisanal red wine made almost entirely…
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Tasting Note: Zojòsu 2022 – Tenuta Masone Mannu – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
This tasting note is dedicated to Zojòsu, a varietal red wine made from Cannonau (Grenache) by Tenuta Masone Mannu, a renowned estate based in Monti, in the inland heart of the Gallura region (north-east…
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Tasting Note: Ottomarzo 2016 – Tenute Dettori – Romangia Rosso IGT
This tasting note is dedicated to Ottomarzo, a truly distinctive red wine and one of the very few examples of a varietal Pascale wine. Pascale is a Sardinian black grape variety that has traditionally…
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Vermentino: the Sardinian White Bewitching the World
Vermentino is Sardinia’s leading white grape variety — and one of the most talked-about Mediterranean grapes today. Plantings keep rising, not only on the island but across the globe, and its name is increasingly…
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Tasting Note: Su’nico 2022 – Cantina Su’entu – Marmilla Bovale IGT
This tasting note is dedicated to Su’Nico, a varietal Bovale produced by the innovative Cantina Su’Entu. Bovale is another hidden gem among Sardinia’s native grape varieties — capable of yielding tannic, structured, full-bodied wines…
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Cannonau or Garnacha: What Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
In a previous post, I introduced Cannonau, the most widely grown black grape variety in Sardinia — the cornerstone of the island’s red wines. I also explained that Cannonau is genetically identical to Grenache…
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Sardinian Wine in Numbers: A Closer Look at the Main Varieties
In a previous post, I provided an overview of Sardinia’s wine production in terms of volumes and quality, offering some broader context within Italy and Europe. However, there is much more to say about…
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Beyond Wine: Mirto – The Spirit of Sardinia
A Broader Look at Sardinian Traditions. Although Wine of Sardinia is mainly devoted to wine in all its cultural and sensory richness, Sardinia’s drinking traditions extend far beyond the vineyard. The same deep connection…
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