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Semidano

Semidano wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
Italy
Top region
Sardegna Semidano
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Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Semidano is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Sardinia, Italy.

Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for tropical fruit, green herbs and seaweed.

The regions that matter for it are Sardegna Semidano and Nuragus di Cagliari.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.

It blends readily with Nuragus.

Watch for the synonyms: Mizu.

At the table it suits irvuzu (wild greens with pancetta), trout with samphire and potatoes and steamed clams with fresh herbs.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
tropical fruitgreen herbsseaweed
Styles
dry whitepassito

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Irvuzu (wild greens with pancetta)
02 Trout with samphire and potatoes
03 Steamed clams with fresh herbs

Also labelled.

Mizu.

Bottles to look for.

  • Cantina di Mogoro 'Puisteris' Sardegna Semidano di Mogoro Superiore, Sardinia, Italy
  • Cantina di Mogoro Anastasia Sardegna Semidano di Mogoro, Sardinia, Italy
  • Elena Casadei Le Anfore 'Migiu' Sardegna Semidano, Sardinia, Italy
  • Tenute Pedra Niedda 'Tittia' Sardegna Semidano, Sardinia, Italy

Semidano: common questions

01.
What does Semidano taste like?
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Semidano tastes of tropical fruit, green herbs and seaweed. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Semidano from?
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Semidano originates in Sardinia, Italy.
03.
Where is Semidano grown?
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The key regions for Semidano are Sardegna Semidano and Nuragus di Cagliari.
04.
What food pairs with Semidano?
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Pour it with irvuzu (wild greens with pancetta), trout with samphire and potatoes and steamed clams with fresh herbs.
05.
What else is Semidano called?
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Semidano is also labelled Mizu.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.

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