01 / GEOGRAPHY
Topography and Growing Environment
In Gallura in the northeast, the inland mountains, and the southwest, the conditions differ in terms of elevation, rock type, and sea breeze. You cannot understand the environment of each vineyard merely because they are all on an island. By specifying a regional name, you can use a map to check how far the boundaries of a wine's designation extend.
LOCATION & LANDSCAPE
Sardinia: location and differences within the region
Sardinia · Islands
See the 20 regions on a map →Gallura in the northeast
Regions linked to the Vermentino appellation.
Inland and southwestern regions, etc.
Altitude, rocks, and sea breezes change. The island as a whole also has red wine regions.
The circles on the map mark representative locations within a state. They do not indicate state boundaries, appellation zones, or planted area. Section topics compare the regions discussed in the main text.Main text source / Topography:Natural Earth
02 / HISTORY
Historical and regional background
Local grape variety names have been used in the context of Mediterranean exchange. Explanations about the origins of these varieties include both verifiable facts and hypotheses. Similarity in names and the history of exchange alone cannot conclusively determine the route of introduction.
03 / GRAPES & APPELLATIONS
Main varieties and appellations
Principal varieties
- Vermentino
- Cannonau
- Carignano
- Vernaccia di Oristano
Representative appellations and regional names
- Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
- Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
- Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
- Carignano del Sulcis DOC
Representative items are listed. This is not a complete list of all grape varieties and appellations in the region. For detailed appellation types and current regulations, consult official sources.
04 / A CLOSER LOOK
Varieties and Appellation Comparison
Vermentino di Gallura and Vermentino di Sardegna are appellations for the same variety but different regions. Furthermore, there are also reds such as Cannonau and Carignano, so you cannot describe the whole island with Vermentino alone. Both the grape name and the region that follows indicate the origin.
Can you tell the difference between Gallura and Sardegna from the grape name Vermentino alone?
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Sources and reference materials
These are the sources used for the regional explanation and the EU register of geographical indications. For detailed production requirements, refer to the official documents for each appellation in the register.
- Italia.it | Official Italian Government Tourism Website ↗
- European Commission | Official register of geographical indications ↗