{"title":"Sardinia Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eSardinia is a distinctive \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italian-wines\" title=\"Italian Wines\"\u003eItalian wine\u003c\/a\u003e region known for coastal winds, ancient soils and native grapes. Its Mediterranean climate and rugged landscapes produce vibrant \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vermentino-wines\" title=\"Vermentino Wines\"\u003eVermentino\u003c\/a\u003e, powerful \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cannonau-wines\" title=\"Cannonau Wines\"\u003eCannonau\u003c\/a\u003e and elegant Carignano that reflect the island’s purity, minerality and wild maritime character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sa-raja-kintari-vermentino-di-gallura-75cl","title":"Sa Raja Kintari Vermentino di Gallura superiore 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eSa Raja Kintari is a Vermentino di Gallura Superiore from the higher-altitude, older, and lower-yielding vineyards of Saraja estate in northern Sardinia's Gallura region. Offering remarkable breadth, complexity, and freshness, this wine showcases the expressive potential of Vermentino at its finest. Fresh and vibrant on the nose with subtle citrus, honey, and lightly herbal notes, the palate is focused and textural, showing ripe apricot flavours balanced by mineral complexity and a taut, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Vermentino di Gallura Superiore from Saraja, a rapidly emerging estate in northern Sardinia that is gaining attention as one of the island's most exciting new producers, combining modern winemaking with respect for traditional practices. The Superiore designation requires stricter standards than standard Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, and this wine delivers on that promise. The Guyot-trellised vines grow south-facing at 400–500m altitude on soils of sand, loam, clay, and quartz — conditions that create naturally low yields and exceptional fruit concentration. Hand-harvested in mid-September, the grapes are gently destemmed and soft-pressed at low temperatures before fermentation in stainless steel over 15 days. The wine then spends 6–8 months on fine lees, developing texture and complexity, followed by a further 2 months in bottle before release. This is Sardinian white wine with altitude, minerality, and genuine character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Saraja in Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Superiore, Gallura, northern Sardinia, Italy. Guyot-trellised vines grow south-facing at 400–500m altitude on soils of sand, loam, clay, and quartz. Hand-harvested in mid-September, gently destemmed, and soft-pressed at low temperatures. Fermentation in stainless steel over 15 days, followed by 6–8 months on fine lees and a further 2 months in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and vibrant on the nose, with subtle citrus, honey, and lightly herbal notes. The palate is focused and textural, showing ripe apricot flavours balanced by mineral complexity and a taut, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with sea bass, tuna, pork, and vinaigrette-dressed salads. Also excellent with grilled seafood, spaghetti alle vongole, and Sardinian pecorino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermentino\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saraja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251016008023,"sku":"120606","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/ProductImageTemplate-2026-03-25T141937.237.jpg?v=1774448391"},{"product_id":"sa-raja-tarra-noa-vermentino-di-gallura-75cl","title":"Sa Raja Tarra Noa Vermentino di Gallura 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eA bright and textural Vermentino from Saraja’s new estate in Gallura, this wine expresses the variety’s Sardinian heartland with freshness, minerality, and vibrant citrus character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eMeet the producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eSaraja, a recent project in northern Sardinia’s Gallura region, is rapidly gaining acclaim for producing expressive wines that balance modern techniques with respect for the local terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eThe Vermentino grapes grow on Guyot-trellised vines at around 350m altitude with south-easterly exposure, in soils of loam and sand with clay and quartz rocks. Hand-harvested in early September, the grapes are destemmed and softly pressed at low temperatures. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel over 15 days, followed by 6 months on lees and a further 2 months in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eBright citrus aromas with delicate floral hints and lightly savoury notes. The palate shows fresh acidity, lemon, and stone fruit flavours, finishing mineral, fine, and tangy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eFood match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eServe with seafood or simple spaghetti dressed with olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eVermentino 100%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saraja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251111788887,"sku":"122221","price":18.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_14393-Sa-Raja-Tarra-Noa-Vermentino-di-Gallura-2023-75cl.jpg?v=1753190738"},{"product_id":"marco-zanatta-cannonau-de-sardegna-75cl","title":"Vigneti Zanatta 'Salana' Cannonau di Sardegna 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eVigneti Zanatta Cannonau di Sardegna is a vibrant and characterful \u003ca title=\"Red Wines\" href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e from the sun-drenched island of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sardinia-wines\" title=\"Sardinia Wines\"\u003eSardinia\u003c\/a\u003e, southern \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italian-wines\" title=\"Italian Wines\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/a\u003e. Made entirely from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cannonau-wines\" title=\"Cannonau Wines\"\u003eCannonau\u003c\/a\u003e, Sardinia's iconic expression of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grenache-wines\" title=\"Grenache Wines\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/a\u003e, it is a wine of real personality and warmth, rooted in the island's ancient viticultural traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannonau is one of Italy's most distinctive and food-friendly red grapes, and Sardinia is its spiritual home. Marco Zanatta's approach is focused and uncompromising: careful vineyard management, gentle maceration and controlled fermentation to let the variety speak for itself. The result is a wine that is soft, approachable and full of character, with the kind of effortless drinkability that keeps you coming back for another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve aromatic freshness and varietal purity. Vinification follows gentle maceration and controlled fermentation, maintaining the wine's soft, approachable character while building enough structure to complement a wide range of dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted aromas of rose petals, violets and plums on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft, silky texture and gentle tannins, offering notes of blackberries, cherries and subtle spice. Harmonious, elegant and thoroughly enjoyable from first sip to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully versatile food wine. Pairs beautifully with pasta dishes, grilled meats, cured meats and hearty cheeses. Also excellent alongside roasted lamb, wild boar ragu or a classic Sardinian charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cannonau-wines\" title=\"Cannonau Wines\"\u003eCannonau\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51460466737495,"sku":"122469","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Vigneti-Zanatta-Salana-Cannonau-di-Sardegna-2024-75cl.jpg?v=1780653005"},{"product_id":"mora-memo-e-isola-dei-nuraghi-rosato-75cl","title":"Mora \u0026 Memo E Isola dei Nuraghi 2025 Rosato 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMora \u0026amp; Memo é Rosato is an elegant, mineral \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-wine\" title=\"Rose Wine\"\u003erosé\u003c\/a\u003e from the Isola dei Nuraghi IGT in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italian-wines\" title=\"Italian Wines\"\u003eSardinia\u003c\/a\u003e, crafted from a blend of Monica and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cannonau-wines\" title=\"Cannonau Wines\"\u003eCannonau\u003c\/a\u003e by the mother and daughter team of Elicia and Leya Telani. Vegan, organically farmed, and sealed with a glass closure, it is a wine of real purity, freshness, and a distinctly Sardinian sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Wine Merchant Top 100 2026 and Best Rosé 2026, é Rosato is one of the most decorated rosé wines in its category. The beautiful Mora \u0026amp; Memo estate sits high in the hills of south-eastern Sardinia, just a few kilometres from the sea, focused on growing the island's indigenous varieties with minimal intervention and a delicate touch. The result is a range of elegant, vibrant, and mineral wines that are unmistakably Sardinian in character, executed in a thoroughly modern way. Labels are designed by Sardinian artist Katia Marcias, with themes that celebrate the island's strong matriarchal values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from vineyards at around 150 metres above sea level, with vines of approximately 30 years of age rooted in limestone and clay soils. Sardinia's warm climate supports balanced ripening, contributing to the fresh, floral, and lightly structured character typical of Isola dei Nuraghi rosà. White vinification is used, with immediate separation of the skins from the must, followed by clarification of the juice. Fermentation continues at a controlled temperature of 15 degrees for approximately 25 days in stainless steel tanks, before light filtration and early bottling to preserve the wine's aromas and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright salmon in the glass. The nose is aromatic and rich with nuances of cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, with delicate floral notes and a subtle hint of salinity. Both elegant and intense, the wine achieves a harmonious balance between nose and palate, with vibrant, well-integrated acidity enhancing its structure and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended alongside fried seafood, vegetables, delicate meats, and light main courses. Also excellent as an aperitif or with Sardinian antipasti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonica 50%, Cannonau 50%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53598044455255,"sku":"122892","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Mora_Memo_E_Isola_dei_Nuraghi_2025_Rosato_75cl.jpg?v=1779189634"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/sardinia-wines.oembed","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}