Complete your vicarious tour of Sardinia with wines chosen to complement the four menus. In collaboration with Roberto Dessanti of Euro Concepts.
Phoenicians were most likely the first to make wine from Sardinia’s native grapes and the Catalans later introduced Spanish varietals to the island. Today Sardinia is hailed as one of Europe’s ‘emerging wine regions’. In 2024 it had 1 DOCG appellation (Vermentino di Gallura), 17 DOC wines and 15 with IGT status. Vermentino and cannonau are Sardinia’s most popular white and red grapes respectively.
Menu 1 – Siddura Spèra Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
The fragrant herb stuffing with the spatchcock (or snapper) in this menu needs an equally aromatic wine, like a Sardinian vermentino. Gallura, in the island’s north, produces Sardinia’s finest vermentinos. Siddura’s has wonderful herbal notes, a great hint of citrus, and a dry savoury finish. Great with the lombrichi too!
Menu 2 – Le Bombarde Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Cannonau is Sardinia’s most popular red grape, well suited to the islands hot, dry climate. Its typical soft acidity, red berry flavours and hint of white pepper marry well with the rich bottarga butter in this menu. The Le Bombarde from Alghero has an intriguing subtle chocolatey note that I like with this simple steak dinner.
Menu 3 – Cantina Santa Maria La Palma Ràfia Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Vermentino, Sardinia’s most popular white wine, is also very versatile. I like a fuller-bodied version, perhaps one that’s seen a little oak, with the flavours in this simple trout dish. The Ràfia is fermented in oak for about 10 days before spending 12 months on lees in steel, giving it a smooth, complex flavour with great length.
Menu 4 – Cantina Santa Maria La Palma Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva
The rich flavours of lamb, rosemary and green olives call for a fuller-bodied wine like a reserve cannonau. The Riserva from Santa Maria la Palma is intense yet elegant. With hints of red fruit, wild Mediterranean herbs and spice on the nose and palate, it’s a great match for the lamb and the aromatics in the fregola salad.
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