Alghero DOC

TheAlghero DOC is a controlled designation of origin of the Sardinia north-western, established in 1995, which takes its name from the Catalan town of Alghero. It stands out for its great stylistic variety, with wines whites, rosés, reds and sparkling wines, produced by both indigenous and international grape varieties, suited to the breezy climate and the limestone soils of the area.

The Alghero DOC perfectly reflects the identity Mediterranean, sunny and cosmopolitan of its land, thanks also to the historic presence of Catalan culture and to a unique terroir between sea and karst plateaux.

Production area

• Region: Sardinia

• Province: Sassari

• The area around Alghero, as far as Usini, Ittiri, Olmedo, Uri and Ossi

• Soils: limestone, sandy, with rocks and marl formations

• Climate: dry Mediterranean, with strong sea winds

Permitted grape varieties

Types provided for by the production rules

• Alghero Bianco DOC

• Alghero Rosato DOC

• Alghero Rosso DOC

• Alghero Torbato DOC (still, frizzante, sparkling)

• Alghero Vermentino DOC

• Alghero Chardonnay DOC

• Alghero Cabernet DOC, Cabernet Riserva DOC, Merlot DOC

• Alghero Spumante DOC (also traditional method)

Characteristics of the wines

Alghero Bianco

• Fresh, floral, citrusy, with good savouriness

• Often from Vermentino o Torbato, also in blends

Alghero Rosso

• Fruity, rounded, at times structured

• From Cannonau, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Alghero Torbato Spumante

• Charmat method or traditional method

• Fine bubbles, elegance, minerality and delicacy

Alghero Chardonnay

• Fruity, tropical or with notes of vanilla and butter in the barrique-aged versions

Food pairings

• Seafood starters, spaghetti with sea urchins, baked fish

• Pecorino Sardo, ricotta mustìa, semi-aged cheeses

• Porchetta, rabbit alla vernaccia, roast lamb

• Fish couscous, dishes from the Catalan-influenced cooking of Alghero

Why choose an Alghero DOC wine

Because it combines native and international with a Sardinian style
It offers a great variety of styles: from a fresh aperitif wine to a red for meat
It is the authentic expression of a maritime, limestone country
Showcases rare grape varieties such as Torbato, unique in Italy