The Vermentino grape produces the best wine when, as the saying goes, its vines "can see the sea,” which is why...
Argiolas, Sardinia (Italy) Vermentino 2018
Aromas of nut and melon start up the layered nose, and there’s a dash of vanilla adding interest. Signature...
Sella & Mosca, Alghero Torbato DOC (Sardinia, Italy) 2017
Torbato is an obscure but deliciously aromatic and flavorful grape variety that yields especially fine wines on the island...
Trecini, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) 2017
Russian River Valley producer Trecini reaches across the world for this lovely Vermentino, which shows a ripe aroma set of...
Cantina Mesa, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) 2017
There is a great mix of tropical fruit, citrus and leafy herbs in this glass of freshness on both the nose and the palate,...
Olianas, Cannonau di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) 2016
A nice find from this DOC, where Grenache is known as Cannonau. This presents like a ripe strawberry pie, with bold...
Santa Maria La Palma, Vermentino di Sardegna DOC (Sardinia, Italy) 2016
Vermentino, Sardinia’s most planted grape variety, has become “hot.” Even the French are starting to use...
Agricola Punica, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT (Sardinia, Italy) 2013
The 2013 Montessu from Agricola Punica is a big and rich red from the island of Sardinia. It combines traditional style...
Agricola Punica, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT (Sardinia, Italy) 2011
The 2011 Montessu from Agricola Punica combines traditional style with modern winemaking. Based on Carignan (along with...
Sella & Mosca, Cannonau de Sardegna (Sardinia, Italy) 2008
Cannonau (a.k.a. Grenache) has been grown on Sardinia for millennia. Indeed, the Sardinians insist their island, and...
Argiolas, Monica di Sardegna (Sardinia, Italy) 2009
Monica, a grape grown widely on Sardinia, but few other places, typically produces soft and fruity wines. Argiolas...
Argiolas, Cannonau di Sardegna (Italy) 2009
Sardinians argue that archeological evidence supports their claim that the island is the birthplace of Grenache, which...