On Being a Winemaker at a Cantina Sociale
Not all winemaking gigs are created equal. A winemaker’s responsibilities vary greatly depending on the type of winery for which he or she works. Producing wine at an estate winery…
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VikeVike Winemaker Simone Sedilesu Was Destined for Wine
VikeVike Winery was born from the passion of Winemaker Simone Sedilesu. His family has a multigenerational history of winemaking in the ancient Sardinian territory of Mamoiada. Simone grew up amongst…
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Sardinian Cannonau is a Global Contender
In a wine world of increasingly high competition, Sardinian Cannonau is a wine that deserves to be on the world stage. To drink Cannonau is to experience Sardinia in a…
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Vernaccia di Oristano – Sardinia’s Most Fascinating Wine
If you are a wine lover in search of one of the most memorable wine experiences of your life, then look no further than Vernaccia di Oristano. One of Italy’s…
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Torbato – A Rare Variety For Exceptional Sparkling Wine
Torbato was one of my favorite rare varieties I discovered while living in Sardinia. Besides the fact that Torbato produces an elegant still white wine with beautiful body and a…
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Nasco – An Elegant and Historic Sardinian White Wine
For this week’s rare variety, I have an extraordinary Sardinian white wine to share with you. Nasco is a variety that dates back to ancient Roman times. A once highly…
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Malvasia di Bosa – A Rare Sardinian Nectar
This week’s rare variety is one that you might have actually heard of before, perhaps even tasted. Originating in the Adriatic Sea basin, Malvasia is a white variety widely cultivated…
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Bovale – A Complex Sardinian Red With Depth
“What’s a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would still smell as sweet.” – Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Well, if we were talking about…
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Monica – A Rare Variety From Sardinia
This week I am continuing my rare varieties adventure through Sardinia with one of the most widely cultivated red wine varieties on this Mediterranean island. Claiming around 3,000 hectares of…
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Granazza – A Hidden Sardinian Gem
For this week’s rare variety, I have another delicious Sardinian white wine to share with you following last week’s feature on Nuragus. After tasting Nuragus and Granazza, I am convinced…
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