Sorgono

Sorgono, a Nuoro province enclave of just over 1,400 residents, anchors the granite slopes of central Sardinia. This high-altitude alpine terrain shapes 16 protected denominations, starting with its prized, highly localized Mandrolisai DOC, a robust red wine confined to a micro-zone of just 7 municipalities. The steep vineyards and sharp daily temperature shifts of these highlands also fuel the broader Cannonau di Sardegna DOC. Here, extreme mountain isolation preserves ancient grape varieties, turning this small territory into a vital sanctuary for the island's most authentic and rugged viticulture.