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Monica: An Historic Variety Making a Comeback
Introduction Monica is Sardinia’s second most planted black grape variety, closely followed by Carignano, the rising star of Sardinian viticulture. It is cultivated across the island, but especially in the south, and is considered…
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Tasting Note: Russu 2022 – U Tabarka – Carignano del Sulcis DOC
This tasting focuses on Russu 2022, a varietal red wine produced from Carignano (Carignan) grapes by U Tabarka, a small estate located in Carloforte, on the island of San Pietro, off the south-western coast…
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Nuragus: Sardinia’s Workhorse Variety on the Path to Nobility
Introduction Nuragus is Sardinia’s second most planted white grape variety, predominantly grown in the south of the island. It is an ancient indigenous grape that, until relatively recently, enjoyed widespread popularity thanks to its…
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Tasting Note: Niuge Rosato 2025 – Agricola Niuge – Isola dei Nuraghi IGP
Today’s tasting note is dedicated to Niuge Rosato, the rosé wine produced by Agricola Niuge, a small estate based in Nughedu Santa Vittoria, in western Sardinia, within the historic region of Barigadu. This is…
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Tasting Note: Spèra 2025 – Siddùra – Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
Today’s tasting note is dedicated to Spèra, a varietal Vermentino di Gallura, produced by Siddùra in Luogosanto, in the heart of Gallura. Spèra is one of the most representative wines of the estate and…
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Tasting Note: Pusole Rosso 2023 – Pusole – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
This tasting is dedicated to Pusole Rosso, a varietal red wine produced from Cannonau (Grenache) grapes by Azienda Agricola Pusole, a renowned estate located in Lotzorai, in the Ogliastra region of eastern Sardinia. This…
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Cannonau in Context: A Comparative Tasting Across Sardinia, Spain, France and Australia
As a natural continuation of the previous post comparing Sardinia’s Cannonau with Spanish Garnacha and French and Australian Grenache, this article focuses on a comparative tasting of four varietal expressions from these regions. The…
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Cannonau in a Global Context: Comparing Sardinia’s Signature Grape with Grenache Around the World
Cannonau is Sardinia’s signature red grape. Yet under the names Grenache and Garnacha, it is also one of the most widely planted red grape varieties in the world. This dual identity makes it particularly…
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