Sardinia
85% of Sardinia is mountainous which is ideal terrain for grape cultivation. Conversely, the more the vine has to struggle, the better the quality of the grapes. Unfortunately the Sardinian cooperative winemakers took the easy option of planting on the plains, where they produced masses of unexciting wines. That however has now changed to a degree. There are some fantastic reds being made by individual producers up in the hills especially from the native Cannonau grape. If you want to sample the best Sardinia has to offer, it's very important to look out on the label for a reputable producer and avoid the cooperatives.
