📍 Gallura
The granite north-east with the finest Vermentino.
Gallura wine gets its character from granite. In this north-eastern corner of Sardinia, vineyards must stand on granite-derived soils that are sandy, acidic and well drained, and they must lie below 500 m. The climate is Mediterranean, with constant sea breezes and a cooling wind, and the area is known for the island's finest Vermentino.
The grape defines the name. Vermentino di Gallura became a DOC in 1975 and, in 1996, Sardinia's only DOCG. The rules ask for at least 95% Vermentino, so other varieties can make up no more than a twentieth of the wine. The DOCG area is about 1,100 to 1,400 hectares.
The zone also includes Colli del Limbara, a second place name inside Gallura.
How it connects to Wine
📍 Gallura → kind of → 📍 Sardinia ← grows in ← 🍇 Tourbat → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 📍 Sardinia
- Appellations
- 📜 Colli del Limbara, 📜 Vermentino di Gallura
Frequently asked questions
When did Vermentino di Gallura become a DOCG?
In 1996; it had been a DOC since 1975.
What soils does Gallura have?
Granite-derived soils that are sandy, acidic and well drained, below 500 m.
What is the climate in Gallura?
Mediterranean, with constant sea breezes and a cooling wind.
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Sources
- Ministero dell'agricoltura (MASAF)
- eAmbrosia – EU geographical indications register
- Wine With Seth
- Sip with Nik
- Decanter