Vermentino

When it comes to white wine and Sardinia then we think about Vermentinos. It has an intense bouquet and a bright straw yellow colour with light green hints. Dry with a pleasing bitter aftertaste it is best drunk young. Makes a very good aperitif and is perfect with first courses and seafood.

A good one to go for is a 'Vermentino di Gallura'. We've always found this to be a pleasant wine, particularly with seafood.

The image is from the Contini range. We have found that regardless of the wine, Contini makes good wines (reds aren't bad either). It is slightly pricier but it's worth it.

Vernaccia

This is probably the most intense wine. The Vernaccia grape that makes this wine is grown only in the Tirso Valley in the province of Oristano. Amber in colour, it has an intense bouquet of the almond flower. Dry, warm, and with a pleasantly bitter aftertaste it is very similar to the best dry sherry from Jerez. A perfect accompaniment to the Sardinian pastries. Arguably, it is almost a sherry.

Moscato Di Sardinia Spumante

This is the only DOC spumante in Sardinia. It has a soft bouquet and fruity taste. Being slightly sweet it is very good at the end of a meal.

I've got, to be honest, I do prefer the Malvasia spumante.

You will also find the 'Moscato of Cagliari'.

The Moscato grapes are harvested well-ripened but not yet withered. It has a golden colour and an intense and persistent bouquet. It is a typical dessert wine to be drunk with pastries.

Torbato

mainly around the Alghero area this light dry white wine is ideal with seafood and white meat. Top of the range is 'Terre Bianche'. There is also a sparkling, dry wine made with this grape labelled 'Brut'.