Nuorese Cultural DistrictThe Nuorese is famous for its wine tradition.
Wine production in this area dates back centuries and the region is famous for the cultivation of various native grapes.
Wine
Description
One of the area’s most important varieties is the Cannonau grape, which produces robust, full-bodied wines, often with good structure and high in antioxidants.
This vine has become one of the symbols of Sardinian wine and the Nuorese is one of its main production zones.
Besides Cannonau, which is produced especially in Mamoiada, other red grapes cultivated in the Nuorese include Nepente (in Oliena), Monica and Muristellu, the traditional name for Sardinian Bovale, a black grape brought to Sardinia by the Spanish in about 1300 CE.
All of these grapes are used to produce unique, distinctive red wines.
As for white grapes, Granazza (cultivated in Mamoiada, Orgosolo and Oliena), an ancient vine long considered almost a curious outlier, underappreciated and often used in the Cannonau blend, has very recently been given a new lease on life in the Nuorese.
Wine production in the Nuorese is often rooted in traditional, artisan methods.
Many wineries are small family businesses that produce wines of modest quality alongside others that have garnered fame and won awards at the major international events.
This contributes to preserving the diversity and authenticity of Nuorese wines.
The region also supports wine tourism, with wineries and holiday farms where visitors can discover and taste local wines, along with traditional Sardinian cuisine.
In short, the Nuorese is a fascinating wine region with a rich tradition, producing fine wines that reflect the uniqueness of Sardinia.
The robust reds and aromatic whites are just a few of the oenological gems that this region has to offer wine connoisseurs.
