Monica di Sardegna

Wine from Monica di Sardegna comes out of Sardinia, Italy, where it sits as an appellation.

Monica is the grape to know here.

The ground underneath is limestone and marl.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated.

Red wine and semi-sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and fruit-driven and hint of spice.

Labels here fall under the DOC.

At the table these bottles work with beef & venison, tomato-based dishes and chilis & hot spicy food.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for around 5 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and fruit-driven, Hint of spice.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC

Bottles to look for.

• Alberto Loi 'Nibaru' Monica di Sardegna Riserva, Sardinia, Italy
• Antichi Poderi Jerzu 'Camalda' Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Atzei Saragat Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Audarya Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina Castiadas 'Genis' Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina del Bovale Sustantzia Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina di Dolianova 'In Cantos' Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
• Cantina di Mogoro 'Colle Moresco' Monica di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy

At the table.

• Beef & Venison
• Tomato-based Dishes
• Chilis & Hot Spicy Food

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for around 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Monica di Sardegna: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Sardinia guide.