Wine at the Table

Vermentino di Gallura

The short answer

Vermentino di Gallura is a white Italian wine from Sardinia, made from Vermentino. It tastes fuller, saline, herbal and pairs best with fish stew, clams and herby pasta.

Style
Fuller, saline, herbal, Sardinia
Glass
White wine glass at 48°F / 9°C
Strength
About 13–14% ABV

Where it comes from

Sardinia's only DOCG, grown on granite soils in the island's northeast.

What you need

  • Grape: Vermentino
  • Region: Sardinia
  • Style: Fuller, saline, herbal

How Larry builds it

  1. 01

    Get the temperature right. Serve at 48°F / 9°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.

  2. 02

    Pour with food. Built for the table: fish stew, clams and herby pasta.

  3. 03

    Larry's tip. Seafood stew wine with a sea breeze built in.

Larry’s rule: Seafood stew wine with a sea breeze built in.

Variations worth making

    Questions people ask

    What food goes with Vermentino di Gallura?

    Vermentino di Gallura pairs well with fish stew, clams and herby pasta.

    What grape is Vermentino di Gallura made from?

    Vermentino, grown in Sardinia.

    What does Vermentino di Gallura taste like?

    Fuller, saline, herbal.

    What temperature should Vermentino di Gallura be served at?

    About 48°F / 9°C.

    What to eat with it

    Pour it like Larry

    The decanters, openers and glasses Larry keeps behind the bar.

    As an Amazon Associate, Uncle Larry Adventures earns from qualifying purchases.

    Order Vermentino di Gallura with sausage and peppers at the spots on Larry’s lists:

    More from Wine at the Table

    ← All 159 Italian drinks

    Quoting or citing this drink? Credit “Uncle Larry Adventures” and link to https://unclelarryadventures.com/beverages/vermentino-di-gallura.

    Contact Larry

    Recipe questions, restaurant tips, gear ideas, press and collabs — send it here.