Cagliari

Sardinia's bustling southern coastal capital, anchoring the island's most populous metropolitan hub, acts as a sun-drenched maritime gateway where historic trade routes and calcareous soils shaped unique viticulture. This urban center harbors 18 protected denominations, including the sweet, rare Girò di Cagliari DOC, a historical wine cultivated across a zone of 182 municipalities. The coastal microclimate also defines the aromatic Nasco di Cagliari DOC. Within the municipality's urban boundaries, 1 verified producer keeps these maritime viticultural traditions alive, crafting wines shaped by the salty breezes of the Gulf of Angels.