Sardinia
Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with a warm Mediterranean climate and diverse terroir ranging from coastal plains to mountainous inland areas. The island's wine culture is ancient, with distinctive indigenous grape varieties including Vermentino and Cannonau (Grenache) dominating production. Vermentino di Gallura DOCG is the island's only DOCG, producing crisp white wines, while Cannonau di Sardegna DOC delivers robust reds with remarkable longevity and distinctive Mediterranean character.