Campidano di Terralba

About the wine

The Campidano di Terralba DOC, also known as Terralba, is a Sardinian appellation centered on the Bovale grape, specifically the Bovaleddu (Bovale Sardo) and Bovale Grande (Bovale di Spagna) varieties. These grapes must constitute at least 85% of the blend, with the remainder sourced from other black grapes permitted in the region. The wines are characterized by a ruby red color, an intense vinous bouquet, and a dry, sapid, and full-bodied palate. The appellation includes standard, Superiore, and Riserva typologies, with the latter requiring a minimum of two years of aging. The production area, spanning the provinces of Oristano and Medio Campidano, benefits from a Mediterranean climate and diverse geological soils, ranging from volcanic-sedimentary complexes to alluvial plains, which allow for the slow and complete ripening of the Bovale grapes. It is a traditional, terroir-driven red wine that reflects the historical viticultural heritage of the Campidano and Marmilla regions.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area covers several communes in the provinces of Oristano (including Terralba, Marrubiu, and Mogoro) and Medio Campidano (including Sardara, Guspini, and San Gavino Monreale). The zone extends from the Marmilla hills to the Campidano plain and the Arburese area, characterized by varied geo-pedological conditions and a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.