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| The island of Sardinia is marked out by its own unique character due to its geographical isolation from the rest of Italy, and this is clearly reflected in the wine making of the island. Sardinia, like Sicily, still retains its heritage of vinifying traditional grape varieties, many of which are not found elsewhere in Italy. Among DOC wines, whites prevail by nearly two to one over reds, with Vermentino dominating dry whites. The most important native red wines are Cannonau, Carignano and Monica. Although these can by dry or sweet, the current trends favour dry, full bodied yet approachable styles. |
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| This region is usually known more for its industry than for winemaking. However, the small amount that is made from this region can be superb, such as Pinot Nero D.O.C. wines from Oltrepo Pavese and internationally reknowned bottle-fermented sparkling wines from Franciacorta. |
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