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Vermentino di Gallura

Vermentino di Gallura area has very specific climatic characteristics that distinguish it from other neighboring areas of Sassari. The soil is rather poor and often very strong granitic matrix that prevents to have high production per hectare, but can produce wines with good alcohol, good acidity and good presence of fruit. Known local knows fermentation, the grape Vermentino, unlike other crops Sardinian wine, has a recent tradition, would appear in northern Sardinia to half the nineteenth century, probably from Spain, then moved to France, in Liguria and Corsica.

Vermentino di Gallura

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Name Vermentino di Gallura
Denomination DOCG
Category White
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 11/09/1996 – G.U. 20/09/1996
Region Sardegna
Province Nuoro, Sassari
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Vermentino: 95.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 140 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 11,5%
Alcohol / wine 12%
Acidity 4,5 for 1000
Colour Pale yellow with light green reflections.
Fragrance Subtle fragrance, intense and delicate.
Flavour Alcohol, soft and slightly bitter.
Aging Can not be entered for consumption before January 15 following the harvest. Aging up to 3 years.
Matchings Shellfish, seafood, oysters, velvety soups, spaghetti with clams or mullet roe, fish dishes, fresh cheeses.