/vernˈat͡ʃːa dˈi oristˈano/
- Sardinia
- Vineyard Area: 23,84 Hectares
- Year Appellation Started: 1971
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- White Grapes: Vernaccia di Oristano
- White (Bianco)
- Air dried
- Still White Wine: 100% Vernaccia di Oristano. Minimum ageing 24 months, 36 months for superiore, 48 months for Riserva.
- Vino Liquoroso: 100% Vernaccia di Oristano. Minimum ageing 24 months.
- Total Production: 511 Hectolitres
- White Wine: 100%
- The DOC is located in the province of Oristano on the west coast of Sardinia. The vineyards are mainly situated around the Tirso River valley and the nearby areas, benefiting from the region’s specific microclimate.
- The aging process for Vernaccia di Oristano is crucial to its unique flavor profile. The wine must be aged for a minimum of two years in oak barrels, though many producers age it for much longer, sometimes over a decade. This extended aging period contributes to its complex and rich character.