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  • Cannonau: Sardinia’s red passion

    Cannonau is the Sardinian red grape variety par excellence. With almost 27% of total plantings, it is by far the most cultivated variety on the island and contributes to several of Sardinia’s most well-known…

  • Tasting note – Juighissa 2013 – Cantina del Rimedio – Vernaccia di Oristano Superiore

    Juighissa 2013: Sardinia’s Answer to Amontillado Juighissa 2013 is the second wine in the premium line of Vernaccia di Oristano DOC from Cantina del Rimedio (also known as Cantina della Vernaccia), and of course,…

  • Tasting note – NSC 2021 – Quartomoro – Nasco di Cagliari

    NSC 2021 from Quartomoro is a striking expression of Nasco, one of Sardinia’s native grape varieties currently undergoing a renaissance. As mentioned in my earlier tasting note for another Nasco wine (the Bessìu from…

  • Beyond Numbers: Why I Don’t Score Wines

    You may have noticed that my tasting notes don’t include any type of wine score. This is intentional. While wine scores are very popular and widely used, I don’t think they align with the…

  • Tasting note – Bessìu 2021 – Audarya – Nasco di Cagliari

    Bessìu 2021 from Audarya is a striking expression of Nasco, one of Sardinia’s native grape varieties currently undergoing a renaissance. Traditionally used for sweet white wines, Nasco is now proving its exceptional character in…

  • Tasting note – CRG 2022 – Quartomoro

    Quartomoro is currently one of the most interesting winemakers in Sardinia. While offering truly distinctive wines from sparkling to sweet, the winery stands out for its project called Memorie di Vite (“Vine’s Memories”), where…

  • Vernaccia di Oristano: A Hidden Gem of Sardinian Winemaking

    Vernaccia di Oristano is one of Sardinia’s most distinctive and historic wines, yet it remains largely undiscovered by the broader wine world. This extraordinary wine, made from the grape of the same name, native…

  • Tasting note – Iselis Rosso 2015 – Argiolas

    Iselis Rosso 2015 from Argiolas is a red wine, one of the finest expressions of the Monica grape, a historic yet often underappreciated Sardinian variety. This wine stands out not only for its quality…

  • Explore Sardinia: Wine, Beauty, and Culture

    Sardinia is a land of striking landscapes, rich traditions, and an unparalleled wine heritage. Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, this enchanting island offers much to explore. Here are some essential and fascinating…

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