Oristano Reserve Silvio Carta 1978
The 1978 Oristano Riserva is a white wine produced by Silvio Carta S.p.A. in the Italian region of Sardinia. Classified as a Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) Riserva, this wine is made from the Vernaccia grape, which is cultivated in the specific area of Oristano. The production process relies on carefully selected grapes that undergo a long and natural aging period.
Sardinia differs significantly from the Italian mainland, offering a geographically raw landscape characterized by granite and limestone. The island's vineyards stretch from the windswept coasts to the mountainous and wild interior known as Barbagia. While grapes such as Cannonau and Vermentino often dominate the region, Vernaccia holds a celebrated status among the wines of the island. This 1978 vintage is bottled at 16% alcohol by volume.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Sardinia
Sardinia differs significantly from the Italian mainland. Here it is grapes that Cannonau (Grenache) and Vermentino, which dominates. Geographically, the island is rugged and characterized by granite and limestone, with vineyards stretching from the windswept coasts to the mountainous and wild interior, called Barbagia.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded as this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Opening
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