Vernaccia di Oristano (2004) - Silvio Carta

In the heart of Sardinia, Vernaccia di Oristano tells ancient stories, and the Silvio Carta winery is its passionate keeper. It is said that this wine, made from the Vernaccia di Oristano variety, was already appreciated by the Phoenicians, who saw it as a divine nectar. The Silvio Carta winery, founded in 1952, has kept that tradition alive, ageing the wine in chestnut casks, a practice going back centuries. The 2004 vintage shows how time and patience can turn grapes into a liquid tale, bringing past and present together in a sip of Sardinian history.

The appellation: Vernaccia di Oristano DOC

Vernaccia di Oristano DOC is one of the most fascinating appellations in Sardinian winemaking, officially recognised in 1971. This white wine, made mainly from Vernaccia grapes, stands out for its complex aromatic profile and for its ability to express the unique land it comes from, with a Mediterranean climate and mineral-rich soils.

What to eat with Vernaccia di Oristano

Who makes it: Silvio Carta

The Silvio Carta winery, in the heart of Sardinia, in the province of Oristano, is an example of passion and dedication to winegrowing. With a strong connection to its area, this estate stands out for wines that express the authenticity and the richness of Vernaccia di Oristano DOC, a native grape variety that tells stories of tradition and innovation. Vernaccia di Oristano is the winery's flagship, a wine that evolves over time and gives the palate a unique experience. With its unmistakable aromatic profile, this wine lends itself to many food pairings, making it ideal with traditional Sardinian dishes and aged cheeses.

The vine of Vernaccia di Oristano

Vernaccia di Oristano

Vernaccia di Oristano is a white grape variety native to Sardinia, famous for giving rise to the wines of the Vernaccia di Oristano DOC. This variety is closely tied to the province of Oristano and stands out for its ability to produce oxidative wines of great complexity, deeply shaped by the Mediterranean climate and by local winemaking traditions.

Vernaccia di Oristano: the area

Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Island

Profile of Vernaccia di Oristano

Primary aromas: Almond, Mineral

Secondary aromas: Spices, Vanilla

Tertiary aromas: Nuts, Honey

Tasting notes: A fortified wine with notes of almond and honey, typical of Vernaccia di Oristano, with a long, persistent finish.