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Semidano is an obscure Sardinian grape variety used in the production of varietal and blended white wines on the Italian island. Traditionally, Semidano was used to make passito wines, but now the few growers persisting with it tend to make it in a dry style. Semidano wines are medium-bodied, with rich yet soft flavors. Hints of tropical fruit are sometimes noted, but Semidano is better known for its green herb and maritime (especially seaweed) characteristics.

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A white-grape species of uncertain origins, common all over the island since ancient times. The end of the 19th century witnessed a substantial reduction in vineyards following the phylloxera blight, after which more productive, and resistant species, such as Nuragus, came to be preferred when re-planting became due. Semidano is currently grown only in a small area of the Campidano of Oristano, on medium clay and chalky soil, on hillsides. A very fine wine is obtained from the species, characterised by a luminous golden straw colour, floral scents, with accents of peach and apricot. The taste is pleasantly soft, with suggestions of fruit and aromatic herbs. The DOC title of Sardegna Semidano, with the sub-denomination of Mogoro was conferred in 1995.

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