rborea, the wine, takes its name from that of a small town located in the middle of a fertile plain facing the Gulf of Oristano on the western coast of Sardinia. The terrains, only a few meters above the level of the nearby sea, are flat and highly productive and the climate is warm and uniform, while water is in relatively good supply. All of those elements have encouraged the development of market gardening and fruit production--especially citrus crops, peaches, pears, melons and watermelons--which represent the area's primary source of income.
That favorable environment has also led local growers to plant vines and make wines. They have imported varieties from the continent that have the capacity of assuring consistently high levels of quality and abundant output. Sangiovese has been adopted for the making of red and rose' wines, while Trebbiano is used in producing a white. As a result, the Arborea growers have succeeded in ensuring ample harvests and wines that are easily placed on Italian and French markets.
In the last few decades, steady improvement in growing and production techniques has permitted considerable growth by the Alborea wines both in terms of quality and in respect to sales. The name of the area is proudly attached to labels with the assurance that it is identified with pleasant, fresh and immediately likeable wines. The effort to improve grapes and wines was rewarded in 1987 with the granting of the Denominazione di Origine Controllata.
This page was written by Stefano Milioni. Background image and most photos in this section courtesy of Giuliano Bugialli, all right reserved (see Copyright and Credits).
rborea, the wine, takes its name from that of a small town located in the middle of a fertile plain facing the Gulf of Oristano on the western coast of Sardinia. The terrains, only a few meters above the level of the nearby sea, are flat and highly productive and the climate is warm and uniform, while water is in relatively good supply. All of those elements have encouraged the development of market gardening and fruit production--especially citrus crops, peaches, pears, melons and watermelons--which represent the area's primary source of income.